Planning

Pre Market Engagement - Remote Support Tool

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 May 2023 at 13:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2023 at 12:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council is planning a tender process for the procurement of a remote support tool. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The engagement end date is set for June 7, 2023. The Council is seeking options for a remote support tool to manage approximately 5500 devices running Windows 10, with potential migration to Windows 11. The total value of the procurement is £50,000.

This tender by Leicester City Council presents opportunities for businesses specializing in software and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The Council emphasizes fairness and transparency in the procurement process, stating that participating in the pre-market engagement does not give any advantage in the subsequent tender stage. Businesses interested in providing remote support solutions tailored to the Council's device management needs are best suited to compete in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - Remote Support Tool

Notice Description

Leicester City Council is currently undertaking an evaluation of the use of Windows Autopilot utilising Azure AD join to configure and manage devices . Part of this evaluation is the consideration of options for a remote support tool. The current service comprises of approximately 5500 devices. All devices are currently Windows 10 and the Council are reviewing options to potentially introduce Autopilot with the move to Windows 11. Thus, are interested in understanding the options available in the market, and what vendors can offer in terms of a remote support tool. We are committed to fairness and transparency in all of our procurement activity. Responding to this pre-market engagement will not place you in a more favourable position at the tender stage and likewise declining to respond will not disadvantage you. The responses received will only be used for the purposes of background information which informs our specification and options appraisal and will not be used for selection or award purposes in any tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3555128c-ecf0-4b30-9321-0cf9aab58884
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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