Notice Information
Notice Title
VantageRE - ICT & Telephony Tender
Notice Description
Introduction Vantage RE Ltd ("Vantage" or "the Company") is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify and engage a qualified and security-mature Managed Service Provider (MSP) to deliver comprehensive outsourced IT services. This engagement will include end-user support, infrastructure and network management, cybersecurity, mobile telephony support, printer management, and strategic IT enablement. The selected provider will act as a trusted long-term partner, supporting the Company's operational stability and regulatory compliance obligations across its UK and Irish operations. Security and regulatory compliance are central to this procurement. In particular, ISO 27001 certification is a mandatory requirement for all responding vendors. The anticipated contract term is 36 months, with the option to extend based on performance. Company Overview The Company operates in both the United Kingdom and Ireland, employing approximately 50 people. The technology environment is designed to support a modern, mobile workforce. Key elements of the IT landscape include: -Approximately 50 laptops of mixed operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS) -Virtual servers hosted in Microsoft Azure or equivalent platform -A mixed wired and wireless network secured by a managed firewall and VPN for remote users-A mobile-only telephony environment with each staff member is issued with a managed mobile device -One networked multifunction printers supporting secure print workflows -Productivity and collaboration services delivered through Microsoft 365 or equivalent -Governance and compliance frameworks aligned to General Data Protection Regulation (UK and EU), NIS2 Directive, and Cyber Essentials Plus. The current IT environment is supported by external providers. This RFP seeks to appoint a new or replacement partner to ensure a secure, stable, and scalable IT service model going forward. Key Objectives The key objectives of this RFP are to: -Ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of IT services across the Company. -Deliver well-defined support for mobile telephony and printer services. -Strengthen the Company's security posture and compliance with regulatory frameworks. -Establish measurable service level agreements (SLAs) with clear escalation and reporting mechanisms. -Maintain compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and support obligations under GDPR and NIS2. -Engage a provider that holds valid ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification as a baseline standard. -Support future IT strategy and enable scalable growth.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-ef6b3ead-51f3-4acc-bf17-b53a2f5047aa
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dadaea18-429a-4191-aaba-2007d0c990f1
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (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
72222300 - Information technology services
72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £450,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
- 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
- VANTAGE RE LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- W2 6LG
- Post Town
- West 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
- TLI London
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- Lancaster Gate
- Westminster Constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dadaea18-429a-4191-aaba-2007d0c990f1
26th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN170902
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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