Provision of IT Managed Service
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue AuthorityEstimated Value
Up to £1,875,000
Deadline
30 April 2026
Published
7 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The contracting authority is seeking to engage a qualified service provider to deliver comprehensive IT management, support, and consultancy across its operations. Scope of Services Will include, but is not limited to: • 24/7 IT helpdesk support • Proactive monitoring and maintenance of networks, servers, and end-user devices • Cybersecurity management, including threat detection and response • Cloud services management and optimisation • Software and hardware asset management • IT consultancy and strategic planning • Backup, Disaster recovery and business continuity planning • Regular reporting and performance reviews Procurement Process The procurement will be conducted in accordance with applicable PA23 regulations. This contract will carry an expected initial value of £1,875,000.00 (exc VAT), not including extension periods that may be applied.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
PIRANHA AUDIO VISUAL LIMITED
£66,612
total awarded
- 2
BLACKHURST BUDD LIMITED
£84,500
total awarded
PIRANHA AUDIO VISUAL LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue AuthorityKey Dates
Published
7 August 2026
Submission deadline
30 April 2026
Notice type
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