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Cairn Group - ICT Support Contract

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association has recently completed a procurement process for the "Cairn Group - ICT Support Contract," which focuses on IT support for infrastructure, network, and end users. This tender is classified under the services category with a specific emphasis on housing and community amenities. The procurement, initiated via an open procedure, took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, with the contract being signed on 19 March 2019. The contract spans a maximum term of five years, incorporating a primary 36-month agreement with the potential for extension based on performance and market review.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in IT infrastructure management, support services, and digital transformation solutions. Businesses that provide comprehensive IT support, including first, second, and third line assistance, as well as Office 365 application support, would be well-suited to compete. The flexible nature of this contract aligns with Cairn Group's strategy for growth and partnerships, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cairn Group - ICT Support Contract

Notice Description

IT Support Contract for Infrastructure, Network and End Users

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are inviting vendors to tender for the support, supply and management of our information technology infrastructure and provision of first, second, third line and Office 365 application support under a 3 yr managed service agreement with the option to extend for a further 2 yrs by agreement with all parties following a market review. Maximum term of the contract will be 5 yrs (60 months) before a full re-tender process. This tender is open to suppliers who will be able to manage our infrastructure to provide excellent support, develop our services, support transformation projects and work across the Cairn Group as a key strategic partner to inform our future direction and support growth. Flexibility is key to this contract award to support Cairn Group in it's growth and partnerships strategy.

Options: Cairn Group are entering a period of growth and partnerships. Expansion of the scope of the contract and additional options may be required during the 36 month term.

Renewal: Renewal for a further 24 months to be negotiated subject to performance and market review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348771
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

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


CPV Codes

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

72253000 - Helpdesk and 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
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Either 36 months or 60 months is contract extension is agreed.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Siobhan Harvey
Contact Email
siobhan.harvey@cairnha.com
Contact Phone
+44 8009903405

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
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
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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