Tender

107-0423T Provision of IT Services Framework

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

14 Apr 2023 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-EPI Centre Limited is inviting companies to tender for the provision of IT services under the title "107-0423T Provision of IT Services Framework". This procurement opportunity seeks to appoint a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to replace existing contracts and deliver ICT and digital services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 24th April 2023. The contract period is due to start on 1st June 2023 and will run until 31st May 2027. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Located in the United Kingdom, interested businesses can access the tender documents through the indicated portals for submission. The Agri-EPI Centre Limited is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement process, aiming to enable a seamless transition in IT service provision to support its core functions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

107-0423T Provision of IT Services Framework

Notice Description

Agri-EPI is inviting companies to tender for its IT Services provision. This tender opportunity will replace all current contracts in place for these services and all such existing contracts will terminate on 31st May 2023. Agri-EPI Centre (AEC) is seeking to appoint a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to seamlessly transition the organisation from our current supplier and provide the necessary suite of ICT and digital services that will allow us to facilitate our appointed function. Additional information: Queries/Clarification Questions No Bidder is permitted to contact any Authority staff member whatsoever, during this procurement exercise, as to do so will render any Bid from a Bidder whom contravenes this instruction to automatically exclude themselves from the ITT opportunity at the discretion of the Authority. Any queries arising from this document, and/or for further clarification. then Bidders must only use the Q&A protocol at the electronic address stated in the Link within this contract notice no Later than stated in the ITT documents - as beyond this date and time no further clarification questions will be answered. We reserve the right to refuse to respond to any clarification questions if they are deemed to be seeking to gain commercial advantage/confidential information/unfair advantage against the other bidders, and additionally we may reject any offer submitted as a result of such infringement. The Authority may at its discretion communicate any questions and/or requests for information together with the Authority's response to all Bidders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f352d53a-6f0c-45c5-8271-fb8c075798ce
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
SME, VCSE
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@agri-epicentre.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH25 9RG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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