Tender

Security and Systems Management Solution - Request for Information

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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01 Dec 2023 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking a Security and Systems Management Solution through a tender process. The procurement falls under the goods category and has a total value of £500,000. The tender deadline is 20th December 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 1st March 2024 and end on 28th February 2027.

This tender opportunity presents potential for business growth in the IT sector, particularly for companies offering IT software and security software packages. Businesses with expertise in service management monitoring, operational maintenance, and IT estate monitoring would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can contact Janet Lewis at The University of Manchester for further details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security and Systems Management Solution - Request for Information

Notice Description

The University is undertaking a project to establish an Information Technology Operations Centre (ITOC). UoM has a clear vision for the ITOC - it will provide a comprehensive central function for service management monitoring operational maintenance, backup monitoring, change readiness and service impact monitoring, out of hours single worker overwatch, intervention and escalation for major incidents and several other services, eventually providing a 24/7 service. As part of this project, it has been identified that it would be beneficial to conduct soft market testing to ascertain the offerings around ITOC / IT Estate monitoring and management within the market Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f30ce242-9965-4602-87b4-37726581fed4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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