Planning

Infrastructure 24/7 Support - Supplier Event and Request for Information

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Planning

17 May 2018 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Infrastructure 24/7 Support - Supplier Event and Request for Information." This initiative is aimed at enhancing their AWS-based cloud platform infrastructure to support around-the-clock operations. The key milestone for interested parties is the engagement end date set for 17th August 2018, while a Supplier Event is scheduled for 15th June 2018 in London. The relevant industry category is Technical Support Services (CPV code: 71356300), and the procurement method involves early engagement through a tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing technical support services, particularly those experienced in cloud infrastructure and DevOps models. Companies capable of delivering Level 2 and Level 3 support services in areas such as incident management and security operations will find this an advantageous opportunity. Engaging with this process may lead to valuable contracts, as the Financial Conduct Authority seeks qualified partners to support their transition to a 24/7 service model.

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Notice Title

Infrastructure 24/7 Support - Supplier Event and Request for Information

Notice Description

Background: The FCA has built an AWS-based cloud platform to host its business services applications. New project workloads are being continuously deployed on this platform, as well as the existing application portfolio being migrated throughout FY 18/19 and 19/20 from its legacy environments. The cloud platform has to date been built, provisioned and managed by a central group within the FCA's Infrastructure and Operations division under a traditional project delivery / infrastructure support framework. The organisational will be transitioning towards a Product and DevOps model. As the volume and criticality of application workloads on the platform increase the support capability will move from a UK Business Hours support model to a 24/7 model. Indicative Requirements: To this effect, the FCA is seeking a third party to augment the current cloud infrastructure support capability to achieve 24/7 coverage. The scope of the required augmentation is subject to the capabilities available in the market and evolution of the FCA's own long-term support strategy. It will include Level 2 and Level 3 infrastructure support, across event, incident and problem management, Security Operations monitoring and support, and in subsequent phases, change management and additional service delivery and service management capabilities. The FCA is seeking to engage with organisations with the capability to deliver such requirements for an enterprise grade AWS-based cloud platform. Purpose of Early Engagement a) to give potential tenderers advance notice that the FCA are currently evaluating its options for contracting for 24/7 Infrastructure Support b) to advise potential tenderers of an upcoming Supplier Event which will be held on 15th June 2018 at a location in London c) to give potential tenderers access to a Request for Information (RFI) document Potential tenderers should note that in order to obtain access to the Supplier Event and RFI document, they need to complete the Registration Questionnaire, sign and return the enclosed Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) via the Bravo portal no later than the 11th June 2018 at 6pm. Additional information: To register for this event, please access the FCA eSourcing portal, Bravo: 1. Existing users can login to the eSourcing portal: https://fca.bravosolution.co.uk and new users should follow the registration process to receive a username and password. 2. Login to the portal - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. Click on "project_18254 - CON 18-062 Infrastructure 24/7 Support" to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. You can now access the Supplier Registration questionnaire and sign the Non Disclosure Agreement. 3 Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details'. You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer. Interested tenderers should adhere to the deadline for completion of the Registration Questionnaire, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete registration. You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button. If you require further assistance contact the Bravo help desk on 0800 368 4850.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9189c7e6-6bdc-4416-9bd4-c7ba30b60e48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61222664-fd64-4a49-ac01-2843d7bb860f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical 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
17 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2018Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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