Award

ICT Support Service Contract

OFCOM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Tender

25 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM is conducting a procurement process for the 'ICT Support Service Contract', classified under computer-related services, with an estimated value of £44 million. The procurement is in the Tender stage, scheduled to commence on 1 May 2022 and spanning four years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. Interested suppliers are invited to register via the BravoSolutions platform by the submission deadline of 5 May 2021. Services to be provided include standard ICT services, governance models, operational services with a focus on cyber security, and project delivery methodologies, ensuring high availability and quality.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, cyber security, and project management. Companies with expertise in managing complex ICT environments, particularly those familiar with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Office 365, ServiceNow, and Salesforce, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on continuous service improvement and flexibility to adapt to changing demands means that suppliers with a robust portfolio in automation and innovative IT solutions could enhance their prospects in this competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

ICT Support Service Contract

Notice Description

The Contract is for standard ICT services with a tailored delivery model: 1. Governance & Relationship Model * The Supplier will need to deliver the services in accordance with a number of key principles, target outcomes and service levels." 2. Standard Operational Services - Silent Running - Service 1 Service Management Services, appropriate to the scale and nature of the Authority's business, and ICT activities that shall include, at a minimum, the ITIL processes and supporting procedures, required by an organisation to design, plan, deliver, operate and control Information Technology (IT) services offered to users. Ofcom requires a high level of system availability and stability in an environment that is of necessity constantly evolving. 3. Operational Services Delivery - Service 2 * Ofcom has a very high focus on cyber security due to its high profile and threat level. This necessitates a continuous focus on an aggressive plan (and execution of) for infrastructure, systems and cyber security patching; * Change is a constant and must be carefully managed in a highly integrated, fast paced environment; * A "Fix First mindset" with regards to the delivery of the service is critical to success; * The Supplier will ensure that any spare capacity in operational services, will contribute to the "Nice to Have" programme of work, followed by project delivery; * Ofcom requires a Continuous Service Improvement Process (CSIP) that is actively reviewing systems and processes with a view to increasing automation, improving services while reducing risks and weaknesses; * Ofcom has a number of specialist Spectrum management and licensing applications that require a high level of local knowledge which Ofcom expects the Supplier to attain, in order to manage and maintain these specialist systems; and * Ofcom's other Strategic platforms are (platforms are subject to change): * Microsoft's Suite of Applications, including Azure and Office 365 * ServiceNow * Salesforce * Workday (HCM & Finance) 4. Project Delivery Methodologies - Service 3 The Supplier must execute a highly proficient working knowledge of Change and Project development methodologies and processes covering Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and CI/CD, as well as processes to transition change to production services. 5. Continuous Change, DevOps and Project Delivery - Service 4 * Ofcom requires a resource pool to help scope and then deliver, change and projects across its strategic platforms. This team is expected to be multi-skilled to provide the flexibility to scale up/down as required to meet fluctuating demand across platforms; * Quality assurance and testing processes, automation toolsets and resources; * An Integrated Service Introduction processes that encompass Service Management and Project delivery to ensure timely and effective releases and post-live processes; * Development and implementation of Authority requested changes utilising DevOps and incorporating CI/CD, testing and implementation of corrections and changes to applications; and * Deliver agreed programmes and projects within agreed scope, budget and timescale. 6. Transition Services Knowledge transfer, including reverse shadowing and transition from the incumbent supplier within the Transition window.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for standard ICT services with a tailored delivery model: 1. Governance & Relationship Model * The Supplier will need to deliver the services in accordance with a number of key principles, target outcomes and service levels." 2. Standard Operational Services - Silent Running - Service 1 Service Management Services, appropriate to the scale and nature of the Authority's business, and ICT activities that shall include, at a minimum, the ITIL processes and supporting procedures, required by an organisation to design, plan, deliver, operate and control Information Technology (IT) services offered to users. Ofcom requires a high level of system availability and stability in an environment that is of necessity constantly evolving. 3. Operational Services Delivery - Service 2 * Ofcom has a very high focus on cyber security due to its high profile and threat level. This necessitates a continuous focus on an aggressive plan (and execution of) for infrastructure, systems and cyber security patching; * Change is a constant and must be carefully managed in a highly integrated, fast paced environment; * A "Fix First mindset" with regards to the delivery of the service is critical to success; * The Supplier will ensure that any spare capacity in operational services, will contribute to the "Nice to Have" programme of work, followed by project delivery; * Ofcom requires a Continuous Service Improvement Process (CSIP) that is actively reviewing systems and processes with a view to increasing automation, improving services while reducing risks and weaknesses; * Ofcom has a number of specialist Spectrum management and licensing applications that require a high level of local knowledge which Ofcom expects the Supplier to attain, in order to manage and maintain these specialist systems; and * Ofcom's other Strategic platforms are (platforms are subject to change): * Microsoft's Suite of Applications, including Azure and Office 365 * ServiceNow * Salesforce * Workday (HCM & Finance) 4. Project Delivery Methodologies - Service 3 The Supplier must execute a highly proficient working knowledge of Change and Project development methodologies and processes covering Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and CI/CD, as well as processes to transition change to production services. 5. Continuous Change, DevOps and Project Delivery - Service 4 * Ofcom requires a resource pool to help scope and then deliver, change and projects across its strategic platforms. This team is expected to be multi-skilled to provide the flexibility to scale up/down as required to meet fluctuating demand across platforms; * Quality assurance and testing processes, automation toolsets and resources; * An Integrated Service Introduction processes that encompass Service Management and Project delivery to ensure timely and effective releases and post-live processes; * Development and implementation of Authority requested changes utilising DevOps and incorporating CI/CD, testing and implementation of corrections and changes to applications; and * Deliver agreed programmes and projects within agreed scope, budget and timescale. 6. Transition Services Knowledge transfer, including reverse shadowing and transition from the incumbent supplier within the Transition window.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029f88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004468-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32400000 - Networks

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
victoria.hastings@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079813000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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