Tender

CBC-0580-T-AE Data Centre Management as a Service

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to contract for "CBC-0580-T-AE Data Centre Management as a Service", intending to enhance its data centre operations. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the data network management and support services industry. The tender is currently in the active bidding stage, with submissions closing on 25 February 2016. The contract, once awarded, is expected to commence on 1 April 2016 and will run until 31 March 2021. Bidders should note that this is an open procedure, allowing for broader participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data centre management, cloud services, and IT consultancy. Companies that possess expertise in transitioning and managing cloud infrastructure, optimisation of service delivery, and operational management will be particularly well-suited to compete. As the Central Bedfordshire Council aims to integrate new cloud-based solutions and manage existing services effectively, those with a strong capability in software integration and information technology planning will find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-0580-T-AE Data Centre Management as a Service

Notice Description

The core objective of this tender is to contract for Data Centre Management: * The core of data centre infrastructure - servers, storage and data centre software requirements are to be provided by a Cloud Service that will be contracted as agreed by CBC IT Management and the Data Centre Management team. * The role of the Data Centre Management Team will be to: o Architect and agree use of the (to be contracted) Cloud based Infrastructure as a Service so as to create a fully functional data centre for CBC use. o Transition CBC services from their existing co-location sites to the new services. o On-going operational management of the hosted applications services including optimisation of resource capacity, elasticity in resource allocation to meet demand, fault rectification, utilisation reporting, security and governance. o The contracted Data Centre Management Team should work along side CBC management and end users in the same capacity as that of an in house service team. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ea5cfd-f43d-458b-b111-d54aba97ea9f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72317000 - Data storage services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72511000 - Network management software services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 Over 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDS
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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