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Modern Workplace Management

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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21 Oct 2024 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a selective procurement process titled "Modern Workplace Management" for the management of Windows, Android, and iOS devices, alongside technical support for Microsoft applications and management of virtual environments and identity through Microsoft Entra. The contract, valued at £4,350,000, was awarded on 12th September 2024 and will span from 30th August 2024 to 29th August 2027. The procurement, falling under the CPV category "Information technology services" (72222300), covers a broad geographical area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. This tender was a call-off from a framework agreement and reached the award stage in October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept in managing diverse platforms and providing comprehensive technical support for Microsoft applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in these areas stand to benefit, given the contract's scope and the FSA's requirement for device and virtual environment management. Methods Business and Digital Consulting Ltd has been awarded the contract, indicating their capability and expertise in this sector, offering a benchmark for similar businesses aiming to expand their service offerings and secure substantial public contracts.

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Notice Title

Modern Workplace Management

Notice Description

Service to provide technical support for Microsoft applications, to provide management of Windows, Android and IOS devices, management of FSA virtual environments and Identity Management through Microsoft Entra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240fb1e-4b94-4ca4-a5dc-c634b0f25ba2
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
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
£4,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,350,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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