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IT Services Partner - English Rural Housing Association

ENGLISH RURAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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21 Mar 2022 at 14:07

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21 Mar 2022 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The English Rural Housing Association is actively seeking an IT Services Partner through an open tender process for the provision of various information technology services. This procurement is crucial as their current Managed Service Provider's contract will expire in July 2022. The tender, entitled "IT Services Partner," is set within the information technology services industry and is located in London, UK. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 31st March 2022 at 12:00, with the requirement for electronic submission through the designated platform. The value of the contract is estimated at £180,000, covering a period of 1080 days with potential extensions available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, infrastructure hosting, cyber security, and end-user support. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and effectively manage IT resources will be well-positioned to compete. The selection will be based on quality criteria including presentation, tender responses, and cost, making this an attractive opportunity for those in the technology sector looking to expand their portfolio.

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Notice Title

IT Services Partner - English Rural Housing Association

Notice Description

English Rural has a current Managed Service provider, who's contract expires in July 22. They are therefore seeking to procure a new IT services partner to provision hosting of their infrastructure, IT support and support in enhancing their current ways of working through innovation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As a minimum, this contract with be the provision of an IT Services Partner to cover the following areas: Microsoft 365 and Application Server(s) DR and Backup Cyber Security End user Support and Device management Wireless and Networking Telephony We have developed what we believe to be a list of core IT responsibilities and have identified those which English Rural will take ownership on, and those which we will be looking for our new IT Services Partner to take ownership of.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months - 3+1+1 contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005241-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32412110 - Internet network

32413100 - Network routers

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

32430000 - Wide area network

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72514000 - Computer facilities management services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
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
ENGLISH RURAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.buckels@3cconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7824018916

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HY
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
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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