Tender

Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jan 2020 at 18:09

Tender

30 Jan 2020 at 18:00

Tender

24 Jan 2020 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Thanet District Council is inviting submissions for the "Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract," located in Broadstairs, South East England. This tender, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties must submit their formal quotations electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 on 14 February 2020, following the document requirements outlined in the Invitation to Quote. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and will last for three years, with a possible two-year extension.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT support and maintenance services. Firms with expertise in managed IT solutions, network infrastructure, and reliable customer support would be well-suited to compete. With an estimated contract value of £80,000, this project could facilitate business growth by securing a stable partnership with a prominent local authority committed to maintaining high standards in IT service delivery.

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Notice Title

Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of an IT Support and Maintenance service for the network at the Kent Innovation Centre, Broadstairs. The scope of this contract is to support and maintain the existing hardware and software elements within the KIC. A secure, stable and reliable IT infrastructure is of the utmost importance to our clients and we aim to achieve as close to 100% internet availability as possible. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 1 April 2020 for a duration of three years (with a proposed 2 year extension period at the discretion of the Council). Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. All quotations will be accepted subject to the bidder providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 February 2020 Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 14 February 2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1bf086-7068-4d16-a5fd-d7771a00a60d
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
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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