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IT Consultancy Services Framework

Forestry Commission

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18 Feb 2021 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently seeking bids for an IT Consultancy Services Framework with a total value of £700,000, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12th March 2021. The project encompasses various IT consultancy needs, categorised into four distinct lots, including Generic IT Consultancy and Development, Microsoft 365 Consultancy and Development, IT Security, and Web Development. The contracting authority is actively inviting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, ensuring opportunities for diverse suppliers in the IT services sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT consultancy firms looking to expand their business within the UK. Companies specializing in IT solutions, software development, and cybersecurity will find the four lots particularly relevant, allowing them to showcase their expertise in areas such as Microsoft 365, web development, and IT security improvements. The potential for winning multiple lots enhances the appeal of this contract, enabling businesses to secure long-term engagements with the Forestry Commission over the contract period from 19th April 2021 to 18th April 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Forestry England requires the provision of IT Consultancy Services. The requirement is split into 4 lots 1. Generic IT Consultancy and Development 2. Microsoft 365 Consultancy and Development 3. IT Security 4. Web Development Further details are provided within the Specification Document

Lot Information

Generic IT Consultancy and Development

A supplier who can provide generalised IT consultancy and development as required. This will involve specific relevance to IT such as gap analysis to examine where improvements can be made; analysis of smarter working to demonstrate where IT is best deployed to achieve the greatest impact; and IT developers and technical analysts to be able to build apps or provide resource cover to the IT team when necessary.

Microsoft 365 Consultancy and Development

The contractor must be able to provide consultancy and development on a variety of topics within Microsoft 365. They should be able to provide SMEs for M365 and can develop applications built within the PowerApps M365 application. They must also be able to provide programme management and advice on M365 projects.

IT Security

The contractor must be able to provide consultancy on IT security to analyse where gaps exist and advise on ways in which security can be improved. They must also be able to undertake penetration testing of IT systems and then suggest and implement ways to improve these systems.

Web Development

The consultant must be able to undertake: -ad-hoc web development and advise on website design, including working with Drupal -advise on web ops and web infrastructure related matters -advise on how to integrate websites with existing and future Forestry England systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029439
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003282-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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