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22 Nov 2022 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has issued a tender for the provision of Digital Technology Services. The contract falls under the information technology services industry category and has a total value of £1,500,000 GBP. The University is seeking Technology Partners to support its technology outcomes, with a contract term of 2 years and the option to extend for a further 2 years. The deadline for tender submissions is 22nd December 2022, with invitation to the second stage set for 6th February 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in information technology services to engage with the University of Bath. Businesses capable of delivering software and hardware projects and providing specialist technology services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a maximum of 12 candidates in the second stage. The contract terms allow for electronic ordering, electronic invoicing, and electronic payment, with a possibility of recurrence until May 2026.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Technology Services

Notice Description

The University's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department has developed an Interim Delivery Model (IDM) as a Proof of Concept (PoC), where we established a working relationship with a number of 3rd party Technology Partners, (an organisation that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services).The 3rd party have provided Delivery Managers (DM) to assist the DDaT teams in delivering University technology focused projects. Having validated the PoC, the University is now seeking Technology Partners to support the wider delivery of its technology outcomes.

Lot Information

Specialist Technology Services

The scope of the project is to engage Technology Partners to provide an outsourced solution for University managed services through a call-off agreement. This will include the ability to seamlessly onboard resources, as required, to provide resource flexibility in line with the University's needs and demand requests. This resourcing will have a skillset in line with supporting the University's technology architecture. The University is working through a significant number of projects, as such, the Technology Partner will need to demonstrate substantial knowledge and experience of developing and delivering software and hardware projects.

Renewal: The contract term will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years to be reviewed year on year and subject to agreement by both parties. The University reserves the right to award the extension periods as individual extensions of one year or one single extension of 2 years depending upon circumstances after 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033146-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72222300 - Information technology services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Bath
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 1JW
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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