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Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service - AWARD

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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27 May 2025 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service," valued at £1,200,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer-related services and covers additional services like data and internet services, computer network services, and hardware disaster-recovery consultancy. Located in the South East of England, this award stage was finalized with VMhosts Ltd as the supplier, and the contract period is set from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028. The procurement was conducted via a restricted procedure under Public Contract Regulations 2015, which initially involved a selective invitation to between 5-8 service providers for tender participation, with a critical tender submission deadline on 16 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on infrastructure services and technology support. It provides a growth platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the nature and scope of services required. Businesses with expertise in computer-related services and the capacity to deliver comprehensive support in infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) and related IT services will find this an ideal avenue to expand their portfolios and enhance their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service - AWARD

Notice Description

South Downs National Park Authority's (SDNPA's) current Managed Service contracts for IAAS and deskside support contracts end on 30 June 2025. SDNPA is now commencing a restricted (two stage) procurement process under Public Contract Regulations 2015 for single new contract covering both IAAS and deskside support. This is the selection stage and SDNPA expects to invite between 5-8 Service Providers to tender stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3deeb0a-6723-4646-a3be-dcd105fcdeee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9542f2-443f-410e-bb0d-3601fcbece93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£544,008 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Hayley Madgwick
Contact Email
hayley.madgwick@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01730 819390

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VMHOSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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