Tender

Look Ahead Care & Support - IT Managed Service Provider

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT

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10 Jan 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Look Ahead Care and Support is seeking a managed IT service provider through an open procurement process under the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV code 72222300). The procurement is focused on delivering a variety of IT services including a 24/7 Managed Service Desk, Server Hosting, Backup as a Service, Security Services, and Technical Guidance among others. This tender, titled "Look Ahead Care & Support - IT Managed Service Provider," is currently in the Tender stage with initial bids due by 12:00 PM on 11 February 2025. The contract is planned to commence on 5 May 2025 and will run for three years, with the potential for a 24-month extension, totalling a maximum duration of five years. The services are to be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in comprehensive IT service management to enhance their portfolios and secure a long-term partnership with a reputable organisation. Given the extensive array of required services, businesses experienced in providing integrated and innovative IT solutions, including server hosting and cybersecurity, will find this contract particularly appealing. Moreover, the potential five-year contract duration offers significant stability and growth potential for suitable candidates, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to expand their market presence.

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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-b5fd17-9a1bbbf1-a833-41d1-83f9-d351a933e860
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf140956-8c31-478e-b953-555f0517a8c9
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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