Tender

IT Service Desk Solution

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "IT Service Desk Solution," aimed at procuring a service desk software product to manage IT calls and support services. This open procedure tender is taking place in the services category, with a total anticipated budget of £110,000 for the contract period running from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2023. The deadline for submitting completed tenders is set for 4pm on 29th January 2018, with the complete schedule of related activities outlined, including critical dates such as the demonstration of solutions scheduled for 5th - 7th February 2018 and the evaluation of tenders to be completed by 15th February 2018.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in service desk solutions and IT support systems. Companies that can offer innovative software products and have experience in installation, configuration, and support of IT services will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender process is not only a chance to collaborate with the Worcestershire County Council but also a strategic move for growth within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

IT Service Desk Solution

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council is seeking to procure a service desk software product. The Council requires a new/replacement IT Service Desk support system for staff to use to manage IT calls, incidents, problems, change management, inventory, resolution allocation and end user interaction. The current service is provided as part of a Commissioned Service which will no longer be available following transition back in house, from around March 2018 onwards, and therefore a replacement product needs to be procured, installed, configured and tested before this date. This Invitation to Tender invites potential providers to indicate a fixed fee proposal for the provision of a software product. Payment will be subject to agreed milestone payments and acceptance criteria that trigger the milestone payments. It is anticipated that this Contract will be subject to a maximum budget of PS110,000 over the period from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2023. 19th January 2018 Please see clarification questions and responses attached. Additional information: The above tender is due to go live on the Council's e procurement portal (in-Tend) on Monday 8th January 2018. On or after this date, if you are interested in this opportunity, please go to the following link where you will be able to access all information and the tender documents. You will need to register on In-tend before you can apply for any opportunity. https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home The tender opportunity will be entitled: IT Service Desk Solution Tender. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through in-Tend. IMPORTANT UPDATE. Table 1: proposed tender timetable Process Key Dates Timescales Advertise Tender by 8th January 2018 Closing date for submission of questions from suppliers By 12noon on 17th January 2018 Summary published of response to questions by 19th January 2018 Closing date and time for receipt of completed Tenders 4pm 29th January 2018 Demonstration of Solution by Tenderers still under consideration 5th - 7th February 2018 Evaluation of tenders completed by 15th February 2018 Preferred Tenderer announced by 16th February 2018 Proposed Contract start date 1st March 2018 We hope you find the attached information of interest. Kind regards Procurement Team Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cc8a464-c18c-4476-afb0-2983ec93a45f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746b5fb3-6d0e-4320-a301-8f34097eb58c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 Over 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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