Award

Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 13:42

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), based in Midhurst, UK, has recently completed the tendering process for "Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service," classified under computer-related services (CPV code: 72500000). This procurement involved a restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and the tender, which was valued at approximately £1,000,000, initiated a new contract starting from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2028. The tender submission window closed on 16 December 2024. Through this selective procurement method, SDNPA invited 5 to 8 potential service providers to compete, with VM Hosts being awarded the contract worth £544,008.60.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on infrastructure and desk side support. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective computer-related services would be well-suited for such procurements. Additionally, the use of a restrictive two-stage procedure ensures that businesses with relevant expertise and experience can leverage their capabilities to win contracts with substantial proposed values. This tender also aligns with SDNPA's commitment to environmental protection, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aligned with sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service

Notice Description

South Downs National Park Authority's (SDNPA's) current Managed Service contracts for IAAS and deskside support contracts end on 30 June 2025. SDNPA is now commencing a restricted (two stage) procurement process under Public Contract Regulations 2015 for single new contract covering both IAAS and deskside support. SDNPA expects to invite between 5-8 service providers to the tender stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Downs National Park Authority's (SDNPA's) current Managed Service contracts for IAAS and deskside support contracts end on 30 June 2025. SDNPA is now commencing a restricted (two stage) procurement process under Public Contract Regulations 2015 for single new contract covering both IAAS and deskside support. SDNPA expects to invite between 5-8 service providers to the tender stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031289-2025
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
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£544,008 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VM HOSTS

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