Tender

Digital Partner

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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03 Aug 2021 at 08:48

Tender

16 Jul 2021 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "Digital Partner". This procurement process falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The tender is in the planning stage, with submissions due by 16 August 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is between £25 million and £80 million, and the contract period will commence on 6 December 2021, extending until 5 December 2025. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure and aims to establish a sole supplier framework agreement for digital partner services, including strategic advice and managed IT services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT consultancy firms, software developers, and integration specialists to enhance their business profiles. Companies equipped with expertise in managed network services, print services, and IT consultancy will find this contract particularly suitable. With the goal of modernising foundational IT services across the university, this is an ideal chance for qualified businesses to collaborate on significant strategic initiatives in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Partner

Notice Description

The University requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified supplier to establish a sole supplier framework agreement for the provision of a digital partner service to provide strategic advice and guidance and support the delivery and modernisation of its foundational IT services across the university. Initial services to be delivered under the framework agreement will be: Strategic advice and guidance, Managed Network Service, Managed Print Service, Integration and other potential future services. Further information is available in the tender documentation. Previous notice reference is 2021/S 000-013338. Additional information: The tender documentation is available on the university's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9f7dfe-30a9-40bc-85e1-e86feade0045
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48600000 - Database and operating software package

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
Charles Ellis
Contact Email
charles.ellis@nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0115 8468741

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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