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ID6495 - Project Services Framework Tender

MAG AIRPORT LIMITED

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24 Jul 2025 at 14:24

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26 Jun 2024 at 15:15

Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by MAG Airport Limited detailed in this document revolves around the "ID6495 - Project Services Framework Tender." This tender focuses on engaging suppliers for the delivery of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet support, and strategic change work packages. It falls under the category of services in the IT industry, specifically within the broader category of business and management consultancy services. The location for the service delivery includes on-site at MAG's four airports across the UK as well as remote support. The process has recently concluded with both lots awarded contracts, specifically through an active procurement stage. The procurement method used was selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation, and was covered by the GPA agreement. The project commenced with the tender opening in 2024 and subsequent contract awards in 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and project support, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive technology solutions combined with strategic oversight. The contract awards highlight that successful bidders, such as Ricoh UK Limited and consultancy firms like Alchemmy Consulting Limited, are either SMEs or large-scale businesses that can offer both IT project support and strategic consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in IT services, adhering to ITIL guidelines and capable of providing skilled resources, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The scale of these projects, with substantial financial allocations, underscores a lucrative opportunity for business growth in aligning with MAG's objectives to enhance operational capabilities and meet Net Zero commitments.

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Notice Title

ID6495 - Project Services Framework Tender

Notice Description

MAG intends to use this framework to engage suppliers to deliver both technology and business change work packages whereby resources are provisioned by the supplier to provide capability in order to deliver defined outcomes within a project.

Lot Information

Consultancy Led Strategic Change Project Services

Lot 2 will be used for delivery of strategic change work packages. MAG intends to use the Project support services in respect of Lot 2 under any of the two scenarios (this list is not exhaustive): 1. A work package, with an outcome specified by MAG, fulfilled by the supplier utilising their resource and specialist capability. a. Work packages are carried out in line with any agreed frameworks. b. The supplier utilises a skilled pool of suitable resources to deliver the agreed outcomes c. Resource operates on site, including all of the Groups Airports or another location managed by the MAG Group, and/or remotely. 2. Resource provisioned by the supplier to support the delivery of strategic project activities of MAG, whereby the project is led and governed by MAG yet resource of the supplier is utilised to support project delivery. a) Utilise their skills and knowledge base to provide the right skills. b) Resource operates on site, including all of the Groups Airports or another location managed by the MAG Group, and/or remotely.

Renewal: The agreement will be for an initial 36 month duration, with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Technology Project Services

The Lot is for IT Project Support Services. MAG intends to use the IT support services covered by this lot under any of the two scenarios (this list is not exhaustive): 1. A work package, with an outcome specified by MAG, fulfilled by the supplier utilising their resource and project delivery capability. a. Work packages are carried out in line with ITIL guidelines. b. The supplier utilises a skilled pool of suitable IT resources to deliver the agreed outcomes. c. Resource operates on site, including all four of the Groups Airports or another location managed by the MAG Group, and/or remotely. 2. Resource provisioned by the supplier to assist the project activities of MAG, whereby the project is led and governed by MAG yet resource of the supplier is utilised to support project delivery. a. Utilise their skills and knowledge base to provide the right skills. b. Resource operates on site, including all four of the Groups Airports or another location managed by the MAG Group, and/or remotely.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047089
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042858-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
Charlotte Hammonds
Contact Email
charlotte.hammonds@magairports.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M90 1QX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland, TLH35 West Essex

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Woodhouse Park
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ALCHEMMY CONSULTING

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

RICOH

VALCON GROUP

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