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IT Services Partner - Family Housing Association Wales

FAMILY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (WALES) LTD

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Award

08 Feb 2022 at 09:15

Tender

14 Jun 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Family Housing Association (Wales) Ltd is seeking an IT Services Partner for their operations in Swansea. This tender, classified under Information Technology Services, is currently in the active procurement stage, reflecting a contract value of up to GBP 150,000 for a period of three years. The tender submissions are due by 14th July 2021, with the contract aimed at enhancing IT support, hosting infrastructure, and ensuring security measures. The initial contract duration is three years, with options for two 12-month extensions.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, including areas such as cybersecurity and network management. Businesses with expertise in Microsoft 365 support, backup and disaster recovery, and user device management would be well-suited to compete. As the Family Housing Association places a strong emphasis on innovation in enhancing its operational capabilities, this tender represents a valuable prospect for IT service providers looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

IT Services Partner - Family Housing Association Wales

Notice Description

Family Housing has a current Managed Service provider, who's contract expires in Jan 22. Family are therefore seeking to procure a new IT services partner to provision hosting of their infrastructure, IT support and support in enhancing their current ways of working through innovation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As a minimum, this contract with be the provision of an IT Services Partner to cover the following areas: - Microsoft 365 and Application Server(s) - DR and Backup - Cyber Security - End user Support and Device management - Wireless and Networking - Telephony This tender has been published on Sell2Wales in accordance with Family Housing Contract Standing Orders (CSO's). The value of the contract for three years will be under the OJEU procurement rules for Supplies & Services totalling GBP 150k Every contract entered into by Family Housing must comply with: - Relevant European procurement rules (i.e. the EC Treaty, the general principles of EC law and the EC public procurement directives implemented by UK Regulations). - The law of England and Wales as applicable to Wales - Family Housing's CSOs and Financial Regulations. - Family Housing's strategic objectives, procurement strategy and policies. -Any procurement requirements of the Welsh Government

Renewal: The initial contract is for 3 years, with an option of 2 single 12 month extensions (3+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bbcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003514-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32412110 - Internet network

32413100 - Network routers

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

32430000 - Wide area network

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72514000 - Computer facilities management services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 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
FAMILY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (WALES) LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.buckels@3cconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792460192

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 5PN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Uplands
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS

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