Notice Information
Notice Title
LCC - Strategic Technology Partner Services
Notice Description
This contract establishes a strategic partnership for the provision of IT services to support the effective delivery, management and development of Lincolnshire County Council's technology estate. The scope includes end-to-end IT operational services, service management, infrastructure, application and network support, hosting, cyber security, and access to professional services. The contract is designed to be flexible and future-facing, enabling services to adapt over time in response to changing technology, user needs, organisational priorities, and external factors. It includes support for digital transformation, the development of agile product teams, and the maintenance of an 'evergreen' technology environment. Services will be delivered in collaboration with retained Council teams and other partners, with a focus on continuous improvement, security, value for money, and long-term adaptability.
Lot Information
Lot 1
This contract covers the provision of Strategic Technology Partner Services to deliver, manage and develop a broad range of IT services in support of Lincolnshire County Council's current and future requirements. The scope includes operational service delivery, transformation support, and the capability to respond to evolving organisational priorities, user needs, and changes in technology over the life of the contract. The contract establishes a strategic partnership model designed to be flexible and responsive, enabling the Council to adapt its technology estate, service design and delivery model in line with changes in legislation, policy, budget, user demand, working practices and market developments. The services provided under this contract are expected to evolve over time to reflect best practice, technological change and emerging business needs. The contract includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Operational IT Services, including user support services (e.g. service desk, VIP support, on-site and remote assistance), modern workplace services (e.g. device lifecycle management, Microsoft 365 administration, identity and access management), and service management functions aligned to ITIL or equivalent standards. Application Services, including support for a portfolio of business applications hosted across a hybrid environment (on-premise, cloud, SaaS), application rationalisation, access and performance management, software asset management, and support for strategic platforms and integrations. Hosting and Infrastructure, including the operation, monitoring and optimisation of cloud services (principally Microsoft Azure), on-premise infrastructure and datacentre environments, storage, server and backup solutions, and disaster recovery capabilities. Network Services, including management of local area and wireless networks across all Council sites, network equipment lifecycle management, and interfaces with the Council's existing WAN provision. Cyber Security, including the delivery of operational security controls, collaboration within a multi-supplier assurance model, compliance with recognised frameworks (e.g. NIST), incident response and recovery, risk monitoring and reporting, and security tooling. Change and Professional Services, including technical and service design, project and programme management, and access to resources to support both tactical and strategic initiatives. This will include delivery via product teams and agile approaches where appropriate. Service Development, including participation in governance and service planning, and provision of insight, innovation and continuous improvement to support the Council in achieving value for money, enhanced user experience and improved service outcomes. The contract requires the management of an 'evergreen' IT estate, ensuring that services and technologies remain current, supported and secure. The scope also includes the ability to initiate, accelerate or respond to transformation programmes, emerging technologies (e.g. AI, automation, data analytics), and cross-sector collaboration opportunities, including with health, emergency services and other public sector bodies. The service model is expected to operate collaboratively with the Council's retained teams and other delivery partners, within a defined governance framework. The supplier will be required to work in an open, transparent and flexible way, with the ability to scale services up or down, reshape delivery models, and introduce new capabilities as business needs change. The specification reflects the Council's current estate and service structure, but does not limit the future evolution of services. The contract will provide the mechanism through which technology services can be maintained, modernised and transformed over time to meet the Council's ongoing and emerging requirements. The published contract value reflects the strategic scope of the arrangement, including provision for future growth, service evolution and technological change over the life of the contract.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-045598
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043478-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning 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
50 - Repair and maintenance services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
50320000 - Repair and maintenance services of personal computers
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £193,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £193,000,000 £100M-£1B
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Jul 20256 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 14 Oct 2024Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 16 Jun 2024Expired
- Award Date
- 30 Jun 20257 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Mr Ben Crow, Mrs Vicky Bevan
- Contact Email
- ben.crow@lincolnshire.gov.uk, vicky.bevan@lincolnshire.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1522, +44 1522553643
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LINCOLN
- Postcode
- LN1 1YL
- Post Town
- Lincoln
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLF East Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLF3 Lincolnshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
- Delivery Location
- TLF3 Lincolnshire
-
- Local Authority
- Lincoln
- Electoral Ward
- Carholme
- Westminster Constituency
- Lincoln
Further Information
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