Tender

Conference Platform and Tech Support for Historic England

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Tender

15 Mar 2023 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is seeking tech support services for a conference platform and related tech hosting. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 29th March 2023. The contract period is anticipated to start on 17th April 2023 and end on 16th January 2024. The procurement falls under the main category of services, specifically event services, with additional classifications in IT services, system support services, and more. The tender is open to SMEs and involves a detailed scope of work around platform configuration, tech rehearsal, and GDPR compliance.

This tender opportunity by Historic England presents a chance for businesses specialised in event tech support services. Companies well-versed in hosting large events, managing virtual platforms, and providing tech assistance to speakers and participants would be suited to compete for this contract. Being an open procedure below threshold, SMEs can leverage their expertise in system support services and IT consulting to meet the requirements outlined in the tender. The tech hosting element of the contract offers a growth opportunity for businesses experienced in event tech management and virtual event facilitation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conference Platform and Tech Support for Historic England

Notice Description

We need tech support o To configure the platform o To put all the info on the platform o To test email notifications etc. o To test the links from our internal systems to the platform o To run the reports for us (or provide guidance for us to do this) o To check GDPR compliance - help with the GPDR report needed o To check and ensure that staff can get onto the platform o To check any potential browser problems in case they can't o To ensure HE's 3rd party Service Desk understands the most common problems and can help people overcome them or provide a help desk themselves We need a tech host o Who understands the platform and has hosted large events on it o Who knows the most common faults that can happen when people can't get in or get thrown out and what to do in these situations o To do a tech rehearsal with the project team, event hosts and all the speakers o To tech host all virtual events (we will provide the content hosts who run the sessions, introduce speakers, instruct breakout rooms etc) o Ensure the platform works o Help people who can't get onto the platform o Help the speaker to share slides o Put people into breakout rooms Additional information: Please see attached correspondence relating to the outcome of the above tender.. Regards Historic England Procurement Team 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/65e4605e-959c-4096-afc4-a94a67ebf989
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72400000 - Internet services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2023 - 16 Jan 2024 6-12 months
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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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