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Converged IT support

Competition and Markets Authority

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20 Mar 2018 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking to consolidate its IT support services through the tender titled "Converged IT support". This procurement process focuses on computer-related services and encompasses key items such as NetApps Storage Area Network, Checkpoint Firewall, HP Servers, and CISCO Switches and Firewalls. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the contract period running from 10th November 2017 to 9th November 2018. The tender was awarded on 9th November 2017 and published on 20th March 2018, and was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £109,725.41.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering maintenance and support for storage area networks, firewalls, and servers. Companies that excel in streamlining service provisions, thereby reducing administrative burdens for clients, will find themselves well-suited to compete. With the trend of consolidating contracts, providers that can offer comprehensive solutions and a reliable point of contact will have a competitive advantage in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Converged IT support

Notice Description

CMA are looking to re-procure the following Maintenance and Support contracts. 1.NetApps Storage Area Network 2.Checkpoint Firewall 3.HP Servers 4.CISCO Switches and Firewalls At present these services are provided under 4 different agreements however; business services would like to bundle these service provisions where possible to; 1. Reduce the administrative burden of renewing multiple contracts for the IT and procurement teams and 2. Allow IT to have a single point of contact or a reduced number of contacts for these suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82d8c9c9-7129-4299-9f29-3ed1ef5f50ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a543a6-9603-4b50-b572-dfd39b3a5da3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,725 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2017 - 9 Nov 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Competition and Markets Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Proact UK

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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