Tender

Managed Services Provider (MSP) Computing and Digital and Network services and other supporting professional services with some supplies

CATAPULT CT

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Tender

17 Aug 2021 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult is currently seeking a Managed Services Provider (MSP) for the delivery of IT services, including digital and network management, with a total contract value of £3,000,000. This tender is in the active stage and is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on application service provision. Bids must be submitted electronically by 5th October 2021, with the first invitation to the second stage of procurement set for 3rd November 2021. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the UK, including the East and Southeast of England, Southwestern England, the Midlands, and Scotland.

This procurement opportunity offers significant scope for growth for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in managed services, network management, and data centre operations. The tender can attract businesses that provide SLA-governed IT services compliant with ITIL standards, specifically those able to support approximately 450 end-users across diverse locations. Companies specialising in software solutions, communication infrastructure, and strategic IT project management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Managed Services Provider (MSP) Computing and Digital and Network services and other supporting professional services with some supplies

Notice Description

Cell Therapy Catapult seek to engage a single Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the delivery of a suite of SLA-governed and IT Managed Services (to ITIL standard) from modern data centre facilities (to TIA-942 Tier3, or equivalent) with use of hosting and diverse networks and communications systems. The MSP shall be responsive. MSP will be responsible for delivery of operation of the IT infrastructure and related projects to support all the end users, currently circa 450 end-users. This MSP will be responsible for: storage administration, backup management, standard operations, server/client/patch management, WAN and LAN operations, site support services, monitoring, services, reporting, services, security administration, security services for 24/7 and 365 days per year for four years, project management of the on-boarding and exit process. Selection Questionnaire has information of the current MSP services and criteria for MSP selection. The ITT with further details will be released.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Managed Services Provider (MSP) and other services (with some supplies) agreement will be an agreement provided to a lead MSP. There may be other-sub service providers/suppliers in the arrangement. The Managed Services Provider (MSP) and other services (with some supplies) agreement shall have a requirement for MSP service provision within the following geographical locations: (a) East of England and the Southeast, (b) Southwest of England, (c) The Midlands, (d) Scotland. These locations represent the main areas of current CGT Catapult operations. However the MSP and the hosting and server and network hubs may be in other locations primarily in the United Kingdom. Including but not limited to these additional CPV Codes: 48000000 Software package and information systems 48700000 Software package utilities 64210000 Telephone and data transmission services 72223000 Information technology requirements review services 72268000 Software Supply Services 72315000 Data network management and support services 72511000 Network management software services 72700000 Computer network services 72710000 Local area network services 72720000 Wide area network services Additional information: Subject to UK policy.

Options: Options that provide additional value for money or resilience may be accepted.

Renewal: Yes if there is a crisis preventing the tendering at that time

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d5c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020051-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 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
CATAPULT CT
Contact Name
Chris Eaglen
Contact Email
ceaglen@ct.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7711310442

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FX
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH3 Essex, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Roebuck
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

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