Tender

IT Flex Partners Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

31 May 2024 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking strategic flex model partners to enhance its current IT capability through the "IT Flex Partners Services" tender. This opportunity encompasses various IT Services across nine Lots, aiming to support the University's IT landscape and projects. The tender deadline is set for 12th July 2024, with a contract period commencing on 1st September 2024 until 31st August 2029. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, offering business growth potential for companies specializing in computer support and consultancy services.

This tender by The University of Manchester presents a chance for IT service providers to engage in a long-term partnership to deliver essential IT resources and expertise. Businesses in the computer support and consultancy industry are well-suited to compete for the opportunity to support the University's IT projects and maintenance needs, contributing to the institution's vision of becoming a leading global university renowned for research, innovation, and social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Flex Partners Services

Notice Description

1. Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is a place where research has a global impact, where students experience outstanding teaching and learning, helping them to develop into tomorrow's leaders, and where all activity is enriched by a commitment to social responsibility. Manchester was the first and most eminent of England's civic universities. Today, we're part of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, with an international reputation for the highest level of research and teaching, as demonstrated by our position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. In 2021 we were placed 35th in the world and fifth in the UK. Looking ahead, it's our vision to be one of the world's leading universities and to be recognised globally for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovations, and for the benefits we bring to society and the environment. The University employs over 13,000 staff across 3 faculties plus professional services and plays a key role in the cultural life of the region through Manchester Museum, John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Jodrell Bank (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Whitworth Art Gallery. Our student community is one of the largest in the UK and at present we have more than 44,000 students studying at the University This quality of research feeds into our taught courses, many of which are also designed to meet the needs of industry. We offer more than 1,000 degree programmes and receive more undergraduate applications than any other UK university. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/ 2. Background information on Project The University is looking to engage with third party suppliers to appoint strategic flex model partners to support the current in-house IT capability. The scope of IT Services is wide reaching, across nine Lots, with approximately 400 University staff performing various roles across the IT end to end landscape. This includes but is not limited to roles across the project and pre-project lifecycle, and resources who provide live support to keep our vast number of student and staff systems and applications operating efficiently. Whilst the University delivers mainly waterfall projects, we also have a desire to move more formally to an Agile delivery methodology. The IT Flex partners will complement existing in-house IT delivery teams with an appropriate Flex model to provide, at short notice, resources in the event that one or more of our IT team(s) require specific expertise or are unable to fully resource IT delivery or support commitments, this is to include agreement on delivery of works via statements of work and the potential for future ongoing Managed service provisions. 3. Project Overview This tender exercise will be split into nine different Lots. These are: 1. General IT Services 2. Testin... Additional information: The University of Manchester subscribes to the In-Tend software to allow online management of tenders and quotations. Unless advised otherwise all submissions and correspondence must be made using this system. Registration for the system is free at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Registration You should register your interest in the project in order to receive documentation and be able to make anonymous returns via the system. You should monitor the website during the tender process in case new information, relating to the tender, is released. Any documentation (accounts, technical brochures etc.) that you have been asked to provide can be scanned and attached as part of your submission. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cbb465e-7f52-46bc-8860-359c97965f1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba974686-bd30-48b4-bfa7-a648debd9abc
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

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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