Award

Server Virtualisation Maintenance and Support

THE BIG LOTTERY FUND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2018 at 10:11

Tender

15 Feb 2018 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Big Lottery Fund as the buying organisation seeking services for "Server Virtualisation Maintenance and Support". This undertaking falls under the industry category of data network support services. The procurement method is a limited competition through competitive quotation, with the tender period having ended on 2nd March 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £70,000, allowing a minimal bid of £1, and this opportunity is open for service providers located in various regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on IT services, particularly those with expertise in server virtualisation and data support. Companies that provide maintenance and support for Cisco and NetApp products would be especially well positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to enhanced business growth and the establishment of long-term contracts with a reputable public-sector buyer.

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Notice Title

Server Virtualisation Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE Server Virtualisation Maintenance for Cisco UCS, Blades, Cisco Switches and NetApp SAN Storage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e81e68a4-6427-4070-ac11-62cf8fa19c0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac83e0b-30f3-4c31-885c-49cf000be52e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 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
THE BIG LOTTERY FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1DE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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