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Look Ahead Care & Support - IT Managed Service Provider

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT

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06 Aug 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Look Ahead Care and Support, located in London, has successfully reached the award stage for its procurement titled "Look Ahead Care & Support - IT Managed Service Provider". This contract falls under the information technology services category, classified with the CPV code 72222300, and pertains to services delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. An open procurement method was utilised, indicating a transparent and competitive selection process. The contract serves a wide-ranging portfolio including a 24/7 managed service desk, server hosting, and security services, with a total awarded value of £3,157,590. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025, with an initial duration of three years and an optional extension for a further two years, potentially continuing until 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in providing comprehensive IT solutions and managed services. Organisations with expertise in server management, cybersecurity, and IT consultancy would find this contract lucrative. Look Ahead Care and Support's preference for an SME potentially opens doors for similar organisations looking to enhance their market footprint in the public sector. With the comprehensive nature of the services required, businesses capable of offering innovative technology solutions and excellent service delivery could leverage this opportunity for substantial business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Look Ahead Care & Support - IT Managed Service Provider

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to identify a suitable supplier to deliver an IT Managed Service Provider solution to include a number of services under the following headings:-24/7 Managed Service Desk-Server hosting-Backup as a Service (BaaS)-Security services-Procurement, billing and builds-Reporting and Service Reviews-Technical and innovation guidance, advice and support in conjunction with the Look Ahead IT strategic planIt is the intention that this service will be awarded under one contract to one supplier. To deliver the requirements, an initial 3-year contract will be awarded with an optional extension of an additional 24 months. Therefore a total potential contract length of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97a51d38-306e-45b1-9de7-8a6356be6260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9febc757-b90c-44e1-86b4-855f8ad5704a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,157,590 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,157,590 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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
LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 9BG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTDESC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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