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Network Connectivity Management Service

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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11 Jul 2022 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Food Standards Agency based in York, involves the tender for a "Network Connectivity Management Service" within the information technology industry. This selective procurement is part of a framework agreement and has reached the award stage as of 30th May 2022. The tender's overall value is £813,400, with contracts commencing on 11th February 2022 and running until 11th February 2025. Additionally, the tender process closed on 17th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer network services, particularly for those capable of delivering innovative connectivity solutions that support a mobile workforce and cloud-based services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing and optimising network infrastructures will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their service offerings and client base via a partnership with a key government agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Connectivity Management Service

Notice Description

The purpose of this document is to detail the business requirements for the provision of Network Connectivity Management (NCM), the operation and continual improvement of access to FSA Technology Services from multiple locations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland over a combination of internal and Internet facing networks. We are looking to move away from a traditional corporate LAN/WAN model to a Connectivity Architecture that supports our Work from Anywhere strategy, enabling a predominantly home and mobile based workforce to access cloud hosted services. We are looking for a Network Connectivity Management provider who will work with us to deliver the Future Network, while providing support and maintenance of the current network infrastructures from contract start.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89c1d169-4791-43bc-8782-a4933959ff10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eee03f0-f355-4b1b-b2f5-3f7a99ac86f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£813,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£813,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2022 - 11 Feb 2025 3-4 years
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
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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