Tender

IT Consultancy Services Framework

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

18 Feb 2021 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting an open tender for the "IT Consultancy Services Framework", valued at £700,000. This procurement is broken down into four lots: Generic IT Consultancy and Development, Microsoft 365 Consultancy and Development, IT Security, and Web Development, which will be delivered in the South West region of the UK. The tender was published on 18 February 2021 and has a submission deadline of 12 March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 19 April 2021 and will run until 18 April 2025, making it a crucial opportunity for interested suppliers in the IT services industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and related services, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Competing businesses should possess expertise in any of the specified lots, especially in areas such as Microsoft 365 and IT security, enabling them to cater to the Forestry Commission's requirements. Engaging in this contract could lead to valuable long-term partnerships and growth in the expanding public sector market.

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Notice Title

IT Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Forestry England requires the provision of IT Consultancy Services. The requirement is split into 4 lots 1. Generic IT Consultancy and Development 2. Microsoft 365 Consultancy and Development 3. IT Security 4. Web Development Further details are provided within the Specification Document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aae20cc-5959-41e0-ade7-537eff843825
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000674059

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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