Award

IT Support Services

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2021 at 14:49

Tender

05 Jul 2021 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited focuses on acquiring IT Support Services, with a defined engagement period from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2025. This open tender aims to enhance the organisation's IT infrastructure and includes critical functions such as disaster recovery and cyber security. The closing date for bid submissions was 1st August 2021, with the award process commencing on 2nd August 2021. This procurement falls under the services category of IT, specifically consulting, software development, and support, and is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, especially those with a proven track record in comprehensive IT management and support. Businesses that excel in cybersecurity, IT consultancy, and user support, particularly with experience servicing public sector needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations that hold partnerships with Microsoft or Dell and possess relevant certifications are highly encouraged to engage, given the emphasis on high-quality service delivery and tailored client approaches outlined in the tender specifications.

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Notice Title

IT Support Services

Notice Description

WFD is inviting companies to tender for the provision of IT support services. These include management of the IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, cyber security, IT support and telephony across the organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WFD is inviting companies to tender for the provision of IT support services. These include management of the IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, cyber security, IT support and telephony across the organisation. This new service is expected to contribute directly to achieving one of WFD's annual priorities for FY2021-22: "to become a high performing and resilient organisation". WFD is looking for a supplier that has a track-record of providing comprehensive support services underpinned by excellent customer service and offers a tailored approach, supported by a robust service level agreement, to meet the requirements of WFD's UK and international operations. WFD hopes to build a successful partnership with the selected supplier based on an agreed future technology strategy and high quality implementation. The contract will be awarded for a period of 4 years and will be reviewed annually and renewed based on performance.

Options: The contract will be awarded for a period of 4 years and will be reviewed annually and renewed based on performance.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a period of 4 years and will be reviewed annually and renewed based on performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022952-2021
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,934 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wfd.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South 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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCK I.T. SPECIALISTS

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