Award

End User Services

CROYDON COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2024 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has awarded a contract to Little Fish (UK) Limited for End User Services within the IT services industry, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process, which has now reached the award stage, invited bids in January 2024 and concluded with the contract being signed on 13th November 2024. Covering various sites across Croydon, this procurement is part of the Crown Commercial Services RM6100 Technology Services 3 framework, focusing on operational services such as service desk management, device management, and technical support. The contract will commence on 16th March 2025 and last for 60 months without extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those adept at managing service desks, devices, and providing technical support. Companies that can deliver hybrid service models encompassing both outsourced and in-house services will find the most alignment with the requirements. Given the emphasis on agility and efficiency improvements for Croydon Council's ICT priorities, businesses that offer innovative and flexible IT solutions stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, supporting their growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

End User Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Croydon is seeking a supplier for End User Services. All suppliers listed under Lot 3a (End User Services) and Lot 3c (Technical Management) on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Services 3 Framework were invited to tender for this service. The objective is to establish a hybrid service model that combines both outsourced and in-house services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has invited all suppliers listed on the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6100 Technology Services 3 - Lot 3a (Operational Services - End User Services) and Lot 3c (Operational Services - Technical Management) to submit tenders for this service. Invitations to Tender were sent through the Council's e-tendering portal to all 93 companies listed in both Lots of the framework. Bidders were given 34 days to respond to the invitation. The outsourced services include: - Service Desk Management - Device Management - Technical Support This contract aims to support the Council's ICT priorities and deliver a modern ICT service for users. The goal is to facilitate quick changes that improve the agility and efficiency of the Council. This notice indicates the intention to award a contract based on the Crown Commercial Services RM6100 Technology Services 3 framework agreement, following a competitive process. The contract will last for 60 months, starting on the 16th of March 2025. with no allowable extensions.

Procurement Information

This is a further competition on Crown Commercial Services framework RM6100 Technology Services 3 - Lot 3a (Operational Services - End User Services) and 3c (Operational Services - Technical Management). The requirement for prior publication of a tender notice under PCR 2015 does not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c29e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039265-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,679,242 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years 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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jacob Aghedo
Contact Email
jacob.aghedo@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2087266000

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE FISH (UK

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