Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-e8a9-703b-bc60-eb8e92091803/provision-of-it-managed-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of IT Managed Service [County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/county-durham-and-darlington-fire-and-rescue-authority) Estimated value £1,875,000 Published 7 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 30 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05f704-2026-08-07T07:47:59+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05f704-2026-08-07T07:47:59+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/county-durham-and-darlington-fire-and-rescue-authority) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – L-Bank - Europaweite Vergabe einer KI-gestützten Lösung zur Verarbeitung von Elterngeldanträgen und Nachweisen im Verhandlungsverfahren mit Teilnahmewettbewerb nach VgV · Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg - Förderbank - (L-Bank) · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-95b1-7144-aa3a-6e4de7a75864/germany-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support)