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Service Desk Telephone Support - Shared Technology Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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14 Mar 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent has completed its procurement process for Service Desk Telephone Support as part of Shared Technology Services (STS), covering the IT services industry category. This contract, awarded through an open procedure, aims to provide a 24/7/365 first-line telephone support service for the partner councils: Brent, Lewisham, and Southwark. The delivery date is set for 1st April 2025, with the initial contract term lasting one year, subject to a possible one-year extension. Key dates to note include the award date of 1st February 2025. The procurement process adhered to the standards outlined in the Inter Authority Agreement (IAA) governing STS.

Businesses involved in IT consultancy, software development, internet services, and support have significant growth opportunities through this contract. By providing essential telephone support, companies can enhance their profiles and establish long-term relationships with regional council partners. This tender is particularly suited for firms that can offer comprehensive and reliable support services on a 24/7 basis, ensuring smooth IT operations and efficient incident resolution for public authorities. The awarded supplier, Node4 Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, highlighting the competitive nature of bids, ranging from £200,000 to £460,000.

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Notice Title

Service Desk Telephone Support - Shared Technology Services

Notice Description

On behalf of Shared Technology Services, London Borough of Brent is seeking tenders via an Open procedure for Service Desk Telephone Support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis. It is mandatory for Shared Technology Services to have service desk telephone support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis. The anticipated delivery date will be 1st April 2025. The proposed contract term is 1 year, + 1 year extension. The requirement is to provide a first-line telephone support service for the three council partners (London Borough of Brent, London Borough of Lewisham and London Borough of Southwark) and the LGA to run alongside the STS onsite, UAT and central service desk teams. Shared Technology Services (STS) provides IT infrastructure management and support to three partner councils, namely the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark. Additional supported services include networks, messaging and collaboration services, support for end-user devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones, as well as providing the service desk to resolve IT-related incidents and requests. The three partner councils that provide governance over STS are Brent, Lewisham and Southwark, as set out in the Inter Authority Agreement (IAA). Brent is the lead council in the respect that it is the employer for all officers within STS and also carries out procurements and contracts on behalf of STS. The services provided by STS include the procurement and management of IT related services for each of the three councils. The procurement is undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Protocols in the IAA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of Shared Technology Services, London Borough of Brent is seeking tenders via an Open procedure for Service Desk Telephone Support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis. It is mandatory for Shared Technology Services to have service desk telephone support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis. The anticipated delivery date will be 1st April 2025. The proposed contract term is 1 year, + 1 year extension. The requirement is to provide a first-line telephone support service for the three council partners (London Borough of Brent, London Borough of Lewisham and London Borough of Southwark) and the LGA to run alongside the STS onsite, UAT and central service desk teams. Shared Technology Services (STS) provides IT infrastructure management and support to three partner councils, namely the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark. Additional supported services include networks, messaging and collaboration services, support for end-user devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones, as well as providing the service desk to resolve IT-related incidents and requests. The three partner councils that provide governance over STS are Brent, Lewisham and Southwark, as set out in the Inter Authority Agreement (IAA). Brent is the lead council in the respect that it is the employer for all officers within STS and also carries out procurements and contracts on behalf of STS. The services provided by STS include the procurement and management of IT related services for each of the three councils. The procurement is undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Protocols in the IAA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009340-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
Mr Mike Ligorio
Contact Email
mike.ligorio@brent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089371748

Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NODE4

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