Tender

Provision of 2nd & 3rd Line Managed IT Support Services

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

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Tender

02 Aug 2021 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED, involves the provision of 2nd & 3rd Line Managed IT Support Services. Classified under information technology services, this tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd September 2021. All services will support approximately 3,800 business employees across various UK locations while complying with established cybersecurity protocols. The contract is valued at £2.3 million and has a duration of 720 days, with an option for renewal for up to one additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in managed technical support and cybersecurity services. Companies with expertise in end-user computer support and IT infrastructure management will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in proactive monitoring, incident management, and disaster recovery will likely have an advantage during the selection process. The procurement method is selective, involving a negotiated procedure following prior call for competition, signalling a priority for quality and reliability in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of 2nd & 3rd Line Managed IT Support Services

Notice Description

2nd/3rd Line Support The requirement is for a 2nd/3rd Line Managed Technical Support. 1. End User Computer - (2nd Line) Technical Support for all End User Computer and Deskside, /Station IT & Retail support including but not limited to; Windows OS, Office 365, File Storage, Active Directory Daily Management, Laptops, Desktops, Software, Mobiles, Tablets, Printers, Conference Meeting Rooms and Peripherals. Management of Security Software Licensing, Security Patching and Vulnerability Management. should also be included. 2. Core Technologies - 3rd Line Technical Infrastructure support and management including but not limited to Data Centre services which include Azure hosted, Physical Servers, Citrix, Active Directory, Print Management, and 2 / 3 Core Application Support. Management of core infrastructure policies and processes for All Services will have patching, backups, and recovery schedules and Disaster Recovery plans. Security and Vulnerability Management must also be managed across all AWC hosted and physical instances.

Lot Information

Lot 1

2nd/3rd Line Support The requirement is for a 2nd/3rd Line Managed Technical Support. 1. End User Computer - (2nd Line) Technical Support for all End User Computer and Deskside, /Station IT & Retail support including but not limited to; Windows OS, Office 365, File Storage, Active Directory Daily Management, Laptops, Desktops, Software, Mobiles, Tablets, Printers, Conference Meeting Rooms and Peripherals. Management of Security Software Licensing, Security Patching and Vulnerability Management. should also be included. 2. Core Technologies - 3rd Line Technical Infrastructure support and management including but not limited to Data Centre services which include Azure hosted, Physical Servers, Citrix, Active Directory, Print Management, and 2 / 3 Core Application Support. Management of core infrastructure policies and processes for All Services will have patching, backups, and recovery schedules and Disaster Recovery plans. Security and Vulnerability Management must also be managed across all AWC hosted and physical instances. Core Onsite Support Hours 08:00-18:00 excluding Christmas and Boxing Day with Out of Hours Support covering all other times. 24/7 P1/P2 Incident Resolution via Major Incident Management Process and proactive alerting on critical systems and services. Service will support business employees (approx. 3800) with all IT Support requirements in office, at station or onboard train services. Service should incorporate promotion of Self Service, Intelligent Monitoring and Automation throughout with use of the First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited ServiceNow Instance for incident management. Leadership and ownership all Cyber Security activities relating to the AWC estate is essential. Continuous research into Artificial Intelligence and forming relationships with local colleague champions to promote Technology/Wider business engagement is essential. Provide onsite support at HQ UK offices and conduct site visits covering all other UK locations. Always take ownership of IT feedback to build relationships with all colleagues including our Station and IT Champions. TUPE Shall apply.

Renewal: An option of a further period of up to 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cf76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018440-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pardeep.dubb@avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5DH
Post Town
North 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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