Tender

IT Infrastructure and Operational Support Services

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

06 Jul 2023 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The FORESTRY COMMISSION is seeking proposals for IT Infrastructure and Operational Support Services, classified under IT services. The procurement method is a limited Competitive quotation (below threshold). The deadline for expressions of interest and questions is Monday 17 July 2023, with a tender submission deadline of 27 July 2023. The contract period is from 7 August 2023 to 31 July 2024. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and is located in Farnham, United Kingdom.

This tender for IT services from the FORESTRY COMMISSION provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in delivering IT operational support services should demonstrate a proven track record in similar services over the past three years and possess Cyber Essentials certification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Infrastructure and Operational Support Services

Notice Description

Forest Research are seeking proposals for the services described in the attached document titled CR2023/24/020_IT_Infrastructure_Operational_Support_Specification. Your proposal should include the following: Delivery Model: The key characteristics of the service you would supply and how you would organise and resource delivery of that service. Charges & Reimbursement: The charges you would levy and the method of reimbursement you propose. Resourcing: The people and their skills and experience/credentials that would be used/available to deliver the service. Evidence of current Cyber Essentials certification. Evidence of a proven track record of successful delivery of same or comparable IT operational support services in the last 3 years. Additional information: Please express your interest in this tender in order to allow us to notify you of any questions we may receive and the answers given. Expressions of interest and/or any questions regarding this ITT should be made by email to lisa.canning@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 14.00hrs on Monday 17 July 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0621d786-b521-497e-8793-f2e58f2111c3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FARNHAM
Postcode
GU10 4LH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Further Information

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