Tender

Managed IT Service

ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY

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Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) is conducting a public procurement process titled "Managed IT Service" within the IT services industry category. As a public body governed by law and focused on Research & Development (R&D), ARIA is seeking proposals from qualified managed service providers to support its IT infrastructure. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an electronic submission deadline set for 13 January 2025. The services are expected to be delivered across the United Kingdom, with the contract spanning 1,080 days and potential renewals or extensions based on additional funding or scope adjustments.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for IT service providers, especially those offering comprehensive IT leadership, network management, helpdesk support, software and hardware integration, and cloud-based environments. Engaging in this contract can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and reputation, particularly for companies experienced in providing strategic and operational IT support to high-profile public bodies. Interested businesses should refer to the detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) available on ARIA's website and prepare for electronic submissions in English. The competitive procedure with negotiation ensures that proficient vendors have the chance to secure and expand their business through strategic collaboration with ARIA.

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Notice Title

Managed IT Service

Notice Description

Launched in January 2023, ARIA is a Research & Development (R&D) funding agency designed to take bold bets that complement and amplify the UK's world-class research ecosystem. We fund transformative science and technology capabilities that will benefit the UK and help humanity thrive. This RFP seeks proposals from qualified IT managed services providers (MSPs) to provide strategic and day-to-day operational support for our IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless business operations and support for end-users. Bidders should note that ARIA is exempt from the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the new Public Procurement Regulations 2024. This procurement is therefore not subject to them.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will provide comprehensive IT leadership and support, including network management, helpdesk support, software and hardware integration and management, cloud based collaborative 'sandpit' environments and proactive monitoring as set out in detail in the RFP document here: https://www.aria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RFP-Managed-IT-Service.docx.pdf

Options: Additional funding, scope and duration could be added to any contracts awarded.

Renewal: The current IT service provider contract expires in 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037978-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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