Award

Provision of Consultancy Services

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Award

03 Jan 2023 at 15:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the provision of consultancy services, with a value of £118,150. The contract period is from 3rd January 2023 to 5th June 2023. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold) process. The tender involved supporting the Network Modernisation project, reviewing ITT responses, and implementing a modernised network service model. The contract was awarded to Abletec, a company located in Bridgwater, United Kingdom.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses with expertise in computer support and consultancy services can compete in this tender. The contract location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 3rd January 2023, with a tender period ending on 15th December 2022. The buyer organisation, University of Central Lancashire, sought expert guidance and leadership to deliver their IT strategy objectives through this consultancy service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provide expert guidance, support, and leadership to the objectives set out in the University's IT strategy, including the following activities: Support the successful delivery of the Network Modernisation project through the following activities; Review, assess and score the Network Modernisation ITT responses with the UCLan team. Provide confident technical challenge and authority to suppliers' proposals, both in pre and post-award stages. Work with UCLan procurement to lead the supplier selection process and contract award processes, with colleagues from IT, Estates and Legal Services. This includes the review, adaptation and agreement of the new contract schedules, service agreements and other relevant documentation. Identify, develop and implement the modernised network service model in partnership with the chosen supplier, including a framework for ongoing management of the relationship between UCLan and the new partner. Support the managers of the various IT functions including Architecture, Service Management, Infrastructure, Security, Development and Delivery, in raising our organisational maturity to the levels required in the new IT TOM. Support other projects within the IT portfolio as required by providing advice, guidance, mentoring and leadership to the team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adbf7afa-03b8-4c64-ad33-57da90170022
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2deb00-44d1-416a-b418-9e7d45c2bdb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,150 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 5 Jun 2023 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABLETEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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