Award

ID 3934214 DoF - Cloud, Infrastructure and Support Services

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE DOF

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Award

06 Feb 2023 at 09:04

Tender

17 Jun 2022 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance (DoF) is looking to appoint a Contractor for Cloud, Infrastructure, and Support Services. The contract, with a value of £60,000,000, will span an initial 7-year period, extendable by two periods of 2 years and 1 year. The procurement is in the selective stage, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The location is in UKN, and the industry category pertains to IT services. The contracting authority is the Department of Finance DoF, with the contracting method being competitive.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and Internet support. Suitable businesses should have expertise in infrastructure and cloud technologies. The contract value is significant at £60,000,000, allowing for potential growth and business expansion. The procurement method involves a selective competitive process, offering a chance for qualified suppliers to engage in negotiations and secure a long-term partnership with the Department of Finance DoF. Businesses should pay attention to the deadline of July 25, 2022, for submissions and ensure compliance with all criteria outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

ID 3934214 DoF - Cloud, Infrastructure and Support Services

Notice Description

The Department of Finance (DoF) wishes to appoint a Contractor for the provision of Cloud, Infrastructure and Support Services (Contract). The Contract will engage a partner for IT Assist (within DoF) who can not only support the existing infrastructure but will also be able to supply new technology and carry out new and innovative projects in order to fulfil IT Assist's ICT Strategy. The vision is that IT Assist will be able to not only replenish and maintain their on-premise environment but also use public cloud facilities. The Contract will be for an initial period of 7 years with the options to extend for two further periods of 2 years and 1 year each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Finance (DoF) wishes to appoint a Contractor for the provision of Cloud, Infrastructure and Support Services (Contract). The Contract will engage a partner for IT Assist (within DoF) who can not only support the existing infrastructure but will also be able to supply new technology and carry out new and innovative projects in order to fulfil IT Assist's ICT Strategy. The vision is that IT Assist will be able to not only replenish and maintain their on-premise environment but also use public cloud facilities. The Contract will be for an initial period of 7 years with the options to extend for two further periods of 2 years and 1 year each.

Options: The contract will have two options to extend subject to the terms of the contract and the performance of the successful Economic Operator for up to 2 years followed by a further period of up to 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0347ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003527-2023
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 procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

48214000 - Network operating system software package

48215000 - Networking developers' software package

48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

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48219500 - Switch or router software package

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48800000 - Information systems and servers

48810000 - Information systems

48820000 - Servers

48920000 - Office automation software package

48980000 - Programming languages and tools

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72300000 - Data services

72320000 - Database services

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72810000 - Computer audit services

72820000 - Computer testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

72920000 - Computer catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20233 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
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE DOF
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicdelivery.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEWLETT-PACKARD IRELAND

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