Tender

DDaT21484 - ACAS IT Technical Services and Disposal

THE ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE

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09 May 2022 at 08:51

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29 Mar 2022 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) is currently procuring IT Technical Services and Disposal as part of an open tender process, designated as DDaT21484. This project, classified under the IT services category, will take place in London, UK. Key dates include a tender submission deadline that was updated to 10th May 2022. The overall budget for this contract is £364,000, covering a period from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2024, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in asset management, technical support, and software development. Companies that excel in providing scalable IT solutions, alongside infrastructure support, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As ACAS seeks to improve efficiency and reduce operational risks, there is a strong emphasis on innovative approaches that can enhance service delivery and governance, making this an attractive opportunity for qualified vendors looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

DDaT21484 - ACAS IT Technical Services and Disposal

Notice Description

How to Apply To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you can link yourself into this procurement using the following Access Codes: 5SB35AYX4D This requirement is for an IT Technical Services and Disposal Acas operates its own internal IT operations, managed by the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Team. This team is responsible for day to day management and maintenance of live IT assets, software, configuration, and security policies. The scope of the requirement is for the following services: Asset Storage, disposal and management, with IT Technical Support for the assets, such as asset disposal, asset redeployment or installation (including end user device imaging, configuration, and application management). The service should also provide technical support for Infrastructure Assets such as Network devices and firewalls. The scope should be taken in the context of the core requirements described in 'Section 3 Requirements'. Acas DDaT are accountable for the assets they deliver to Acas users and will be the sole authority regarding instructions of its assets, their configuration and deployment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Acas operates its own internal IT operations, managed by the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Team. This team is responsible for day to day management and maintenance of live IT assets, software, configuration, and security policies. The scope of the requirement is for the following services: Asset Storage, disposal and management, with IT Technical Support for the assets, such as asset disposal, asset redeployment or installation (including end user device imaging, configuration, and application management). The service should also provide technical support for Infrastructure Assets such as Network devices and firewalls. The scope should be taken in the context of the core requirements described in 'Section 3 Requirements'. Acas DDaT are accountable for the assets they deliver to Acas users and will be the sole authority regarding instructions of its assets, their configuration and deployment. This is also an opportunity to "take stock" of what we are doing now and with a new or improved service how we can: >Better improve, efficiency, value for money, customer service, speed and quality of Service Delivery. >Ensure our ITIL Service Management business processes are correctly reflected in the service to improve governance and reduce risk, service downtime or unplanned changes. >As part of the requirement we would like to take the opportunity to assess how Acas can do things differently with input from suppliers and internal stakeholders. The value for the requirement will be PS182,000.00 excluding Vat for the first two years (maximum annual budget PS91K) with two optional 12 month extension periods. The total estimated value of the opportunity including optional extensions is PS364,000.00 excluding VAT. The price for the first 2 years must be fixed and firm and year 3 and 4 will be subject to review and agreement by both parties before proceeding to the variation Acas requires a scalable service, which can flex to meet business needs. In co-ordination with DDaT, the range of service required by the business are: Implementation/Storage For implementation and deployment of the solution, the supplier will be required to re-locate IT equipment from the current supplier warehouse, (UK Based) to their premises. The supplier will perform a complete inventory of Acas assets stored that the customer can access. There are currently 26 pallets of IT Hardware to be stored/transferred. The size of the pallets are 1.2m x 1.0m. The amount of IT Hardware that will be stored over course of the length of the contract will fluctuate Support With EUD's 3 years warranty is purchased; we require the chosen supplier to co-ordinate any call on this warranty and also to repair out of warranty equipment if it is deemed cost effective. We would need the supplier to check the system if the hardware is in warranty and send to the relevant area. Warranty repairs would only apply to laptops/surface pro's which would be collected by the supplier from either home or office location Professional Services The supplier should provide defined rates for Professional services for its resources, such as specialist technical roles (e.g., Security/Network Engineer), or 1st or 2nd Line engineers. This so we have a clear identification on the expertise levels that may be required. >Deliveries and Collections * Arrange delivery of Acas equipment upon request. This may involve delivery to offices and homebased workers located throughout England, Scotland and Wales. * Collection of defective equipment or surplus equipment from staff leaving Acas located throughout England, Scotland and Wales

Renewal: The contract shall be in operation for a period of 2 years with the option to extend +1 +1 years, for a total of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0327b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011938-2022
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£364,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£364,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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
Not specified

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

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