Award

PR21-04 Provision of fully managed ICT service

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Nov 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is seeking a fully managed ICT service under the title “PR21-04 Provision of fully managed ICT service.” This procurement process is classified under the "services" category and is located in Inverness, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tendering stage completed and the contract awarded on 7 February 2022. The supplier identified as the successful bidder is Microtech. The initial contract period commences on 1 March 2022, following a month-long transition period from the previous provider.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information and communication technology services, particularly those with experience in managed services. Companies that are equipped with Cyber Essentials Plus or equivalent certifications, alongside strong financial standing and relevant insurance cover, will be well-positioned to compete. With the contract's potential for renewal, this could serve as a long-term collaboration opportunity for SMEs in the ICT sector looking to expand their service offerings to public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR21-04 Provision of fully managed ICT service

Notice Description

Bord na Gaidhlig seeks a fully managed service for the hosting and management of its business systems and device estate as the current contract is set to expire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bord na Gaidhlig (BnG) requires a suitably qualified contractor to provide it with a fully managed ICT service upon the expiry of its current contract for similar service provision. Full-service provision is required from 1 March 2022 following a month-long handover from the current service provider.

Renewal: The initial contract is for 24 months with the possibility for Bord na Gaidhlig to extend this by two further periods of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000673249
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439900
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
24-48 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Louise Maclean
Contact Email
louise@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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