Planning

SPS-02244 Provision of Microsoft Service Support

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

07 Jan 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "SPS-02244 Provision of Microsoft Service Support," scheduled to progress with further details available from 13 January 2025. This tender, catering to the IT services sector, particularly consulting, software development, Internet, and support, will cover an array of services including 24/7 technical support, escalation management, IT health assessments, account management, and optional technical training. The procurement is situated in the region of UKM (United Kingdom) with SPS located at One Lochside, 1 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ. At this stage, interested parties should express their interest in the project as the procurement route has not yet been established.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for IT service providers with expertise in Microsoft technologies and support services. Businesses that offer robust technical support, escalation management, and comprehensive IT health assessments, as well as those capable of providing training solutions, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to potentially secure a long-term support contract with a national agency, enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SPS-02244 Provision of Microsoft Service Support

Notice Description

The SPS require the provision of support for its MS based portfolio. This shall include but is not limited to the following: -Technical Support - Organisation wide 24/7 problem resolution support - As needed without limit on hours spent resolving or number of incidents. -Backoff and escalation to Microsoft for Critical / escalated incidents if the bidder is unable to resolve. -Escalation Management - Named resource assigned for critical issues. -IT health - On Demand assessments and Operational Surveys, including setup and configuration services (Numbers/costs to be detailed in tender) -Account Management - Designated Customer Success Account Manager -Optional Technical Training - On demand Videos, hands on labs, learning paths and expert led webcasts. (Numbers/costs to be detailed in tender)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to determine interest within the marketplace for this project. Those who are interested in this PIN should contact the SPS representative detailed in this PIN in the first instance to discuss the scope further. The SPS are currently developing a strategy for this project, meaning that the procurement route has not yet been determined. Further details will be provided in due course after a decision has been reached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cdfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000391-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Christina McKelvie
Contact Email
christina.mckelvie@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303858

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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