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Summary of the contracting process

EXCEEDING LIMITED is seeking a Managed Services Provider for their ITT Managed Services Provider and Wide Area Network project. The initiative is focused on managing and supporting the Communication & Information Systems for CRFCA Head Office staff, 13 Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations, and approximately 55 County Army Cadet Force organisations. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period set to end on 5th March 2019. The contract is valued at £1 million and will span from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2025, covering the UK and other delivery addresses globally under the Networks industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, as stipulated above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in managed IT services, computer network services, and IT system support. Eligible businesses can leverage their expertise in managing communication and information systems, firewalls, data centres, and related software services to compete effectively in this procurement process. Furthermore, businesses capable of fulfilling Service Level Agreement commitments to government entities, such as the UK Ministry of Defence, will be well-suited to position themselves favourably for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CRFCA ITT Managed Services Provider and Wide Area Network

Notice Description

CRFCA is seeking to appoint a Managed Services Provider (MSP) to manage and support the Communication & Information Systems for CRFCA Head Office staff; for the 13 Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCAs); the approximately 55 County Army Cadet Force organisations (ACF); and their users. Please see attcahed CRFCA ITT v1.2pdf, for the main ITT document. The service will also support CRFCA's obligation to deliver their Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitment to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The IT systems to be supported include a data centre in Aldershot, with back up facilities in a CRFCA owned data centre in London; core systems including "Project Haldane 2" (PH2); local area networks; firewalls and local IT systems in the RFCAs and around 1000 mobile devices, consisting of laptops, mobile phones, printers, etc. The MSP will also be responsible for support of the Wide Area Network (WAN) that is provided under Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edf2edc0-2bc6-4cc8-9065-d8000a2cc640
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e580b6-cdb2-44e0-9019-746fd797aeed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXCEEDING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN9 6NS
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Raunds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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