Tender

P0794 - Provision of IT Equipment for Digital Inclusion

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently running a procurement process titled "P0794 - Provision of IT Equipment for Digital Inclusion." This open tender, classified under IT services, aims to support vulnerable individuals facing digital poverty by providing essential IT equipment. The procurement stage is active, with the deadline for submitting tenders set for noon on 28th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2021 and will last for 24 months, addressing the needs of users across Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT equipment procurement, maintenance, and support services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to enhance digital security, manage software upgrades, and provide training would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's focus on inclusion and support for vulnerable populations, potentially enhancing their visibility and client base in the social responsibility sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0794 - Provision of IT Equipment for Digital Inclusion

Notice Description

The PURE project is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The project's focus is to deliver support to vulnerable people with multiple and complex barriers to employment, to address these underlying issues and to help them into employment, education or training results including by overcoming their digital poverty. The project provides tailored and bespoke support for individuals using Intervention Workers who are employed by the PURE providers and partner. The scope of this project is to identify a supplier that can deliver: * Purchase of IT equipment (The equipment purchased will remain the asset of Birmingham City Council). * Create and maintain an asset register. * Distribute and collect IT equipment from locations across the city. * Physically and digitally clean IT equipment. * Maintain IT equipment. * Manage software upgrades. * Provide and manage digital security of IT assets. * Provide IT support and IT equipment training to users. * Provide reports on the usage of the IT assets. The contract will be for a period of 24 months commencing on 1st December 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 28th October 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham 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/40d7ddb6-81b7-4889-b7b4-db7243b50795
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 (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

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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