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TC069 - Information Communications Technology (ICT) Managed Services Provision

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

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Award

14 Jul 2023 at 10:22

Tender

03 Nov 2021 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking a service provider for ICT Managed Services Provision through a competitive tender. The procurement involves the use of the "Competitive Dialogue" procedure with a focus on quality and social value criteria. The Authority aims to achieve service improvements and cost savings by implementing innovative ICT solutions. The tender opportunity has attracted bids from multiple suppliers, with Agilisys Limited currently being the active supplier for the contract valued at £55,400,000.

This tender by The Borough Council of Bolton for ICT Managed Services provides opportunities for service providers in IT consulting, software development, and support sectors. Businesses offering digital solutions and managed services are well-suited to compete. The competitive dialogue process allows for engagement with potential suppliers to explore innovative solutions, leading to long-term business growth and development opportunities. The contract period is for 7 years with a possible extension for an additional 3 years.

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Notice Title

TC069 - Information Communications Technology (ICT) Managed Services Provision

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received proposals for a fully ICT Managed Service Provision (the "Services") which will be subject to the tender information enclosed. The Authority is seeking a cost effective, value for money, innovative service provider to meet both the existing and future ICT needs of each of the aforementioned and to achieve service improvements and cost savings. The Authority currently operates an outsourced service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointment will be by a process of a Request to Participate followed by competitive tender, using the "Competitive Dialogue" procedure as defined within Clause 30 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Potential providers are invited to complete the Standard Questionnaire in connection with providing the aforementioned services to the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f2e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020239-2023
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
Competitive dialogue
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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

51611100 - Hardware installation services

51612000 - Installation services of information-processing equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

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

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,189,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£79,189,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20223 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
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON
Additional Buyers

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

Contact Name
Mr Irfan Oomer, Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
irfan.oomer@bolton.gov.uk, sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILISYS

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