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Provision of Technical IT Services to University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Technical IT Services," specifically aimed at obtaining IT training services that cannot be provided in-house. This process, which is currently at the award stage, is part of the services category, which primarily concerns the education industry. The tender was issued under the open procurement method, allowing any interested parties to submit their proposals. The tender period concluded on 6 June 2017, with the contract awarded on 29 June 2017, valued at £70,000 for a duration of one year, with potential for extension based on performance.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT training and technical services, particularly those equipped to deliver training in networking, server administration, security, programming, and related technologies. Companies with a strong background in educational services or substantial experience in similar projects would be well-suited to participate. The estimated annual expenditure of around £35,000 indicates a stable opportunity for service providers to grow alongside the University's needs, potentially leading to long-term collaborations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Technical IT Services to University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

IT training which cannot be carried out in-house.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenderers are invited to offer proposals for the provision of a range of technical IT training to individuals or groups, which must include networking, server administration, security, programming and development techniques and technology. We will provide further examples in the cost schedule Appendix A. We anticipate our yearly spend to be in the region of GBP 35,000 although the award of this contract does not guarantee any level of spend. The contract is for one year in the first instance, with the option of extending it for a further period of one year, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Renewal: 1 further 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000495894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287961
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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