Tender

Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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14 Nov 2024 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is initiating a restricted procurement process under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS). The current managed service contracts will end on 30 June 2025, and the new contract will cover both IAAS and deskside support, aimed to commence on 1 July 2025 and ending on 30 June 2028. The tender falls under the industry category of computer-related services with additional classifications like computer network services and hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services. This procurement is currently in the selection stage with an expected tender period ending on 16 December 2024. The contract will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code GU29 9DH, West Sussex. The estimated value ranges between £1,000,000 and £1,200,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for service providers, particularly those specialising in IT support and infrastructure, to secure a substantial contract and contribute to the digital infrastructure of a prominent public organisation. The procurement method being selective with a restricted procedure fits well with experienced suppliers, including SMEs, enhancing their growth and market presence through long-term collaboration. Businesses offering comprehensive IT support services, including network management, data services, and disaster recovery, are well-suited to participate and benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service

Notice Description

South Downs National Park Authority's (SDNPA's) current Managed Service contracts for IAAS and deskside support contracts end on 30 June 2025. SDNPA is now commencing a restricted (two stage) procurement process under Public Contract Regulations 2015 for single new contract covering both IAAS and deskside support. This is the selection stage and SDNPA expects to invite between 5-8 Service Providers to tender stage. Additional information: SDNPA use an electronic sourcing portal to manage all tendering and quotation exercises and current and future contract opportunities can be viewed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns. In order to view the full documents available it is necessary to register with the portal. Registration is free and only has to be done once. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-265f5bcd-21c5-4a0a-849e-f83b53ed086e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e72187-da69-4b06-a274-4d36d4859207
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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