Award

Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365

LIVE BORDERS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2022 at 12:58

Award

30 Mar 2022 at 14:07

Tender

07 Dec 2021 at 10:45

TenderUpdate

07 Dec 2021 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Live Borders, focuses on providing network, IT, and telecoms support, including the transition to Microsoft 365. This tender falls under the classification of information technology services and is situated in Galashiels, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award stage, following a competitive open procedure. The contract, valued at £428,300, was signed on 28 March 2022, and the overall status of this tender is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology services sector, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure management and cloud services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in transitioning clients to Microsoft 365 and possess a proven track record in delivering desktop support and telephony solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The strategic partnership being sought by Live Borders underlines a demand for innovative service providers that can enhance collaborative technologies within the organisation.

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Notice Title

Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365

Notice Description

Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a strategic partner to deliver and manage the network infrastructure, desktop support and telephony. Our partner will also support the implementation and transition to MS Office 365. Supporting the ethos that technology itself cannot create a collaborative culture, technology can enable it by empowering employees with the right communication tools, regardless of location.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f72d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009113-2022
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 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
LIVE BORDERS
Contact Name
Linda Ross
Contact Email
lross@liveborders.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1896661166

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 2DU
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB TECHNOLOGIES

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