Award

Network Switch Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

26 Jul 2022 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Medical Research Council (MRC), under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has successfully completed the procurement process for "Network Switch Support," which is categorised under Data Network Support Services. The contract was awarded to Circle IT Limited for an amount of £21,900.94, following a selective procurement method via a direct award from the Jisc Network Framework. The award date was on 23rd May 2022, with the contract period commencing from 27th May 2022 and concluding on 26th May 2023. The procurement process was conducted in Swindon, England, and although the tender period ended on 17th May 2022, the award notice was published on 26th July 2022.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the technology services sector, particularly those specialising in data network support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, as the procurement process favours suppliers providing agile and responsive services. Companies that can deliver quality maintenance and support for network infrastructures will find the environment conducive for growth in both public sector and private sector projects.

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Notice Title

Network Switch Support

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Medical Research Council (MRC) of UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Network Switch Support. This has been to sourced by Direct Award via Jisc Network Framework Lot8 Dell and awarded to Circle IT Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e307c17d-4788-4de5-af12-5fc46016f77a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec13367-dad8-45d2-aa02-fe260b7921a0
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2022 - 26 May 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
ddatprocurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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