Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement
About This Opportunity
Award notice from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council (United Kingdom) — Approved Contractors. ICT & digital. Awarded to 24 X 7 LTD. (GBP 28.0M, Aug 2025).
This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the information and communication technology sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Open Framework Procedure. The Framework period will be for eight (8) years. It is intended for the contract to commence 1 September 2025.
Open Frameworks are "reopened" (i.e. one Framework in the scheme expires as the next one commenced) periodically throughout the term to allow new suppliers to tender for a place on the Framework.
The Open Framework will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Framework Agreement.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 18, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 024857-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 10 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Health & Medical, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
24 X 7 LTD. was awarded the contract for £28,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 024857-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to 24 X 7 LTD.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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