Tender

Provision of ICT Support Services

QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Quality Meat Scotland, located in Newbridge, is facilitating the procurement process for "Provision of ICT Support Services" in the IT services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with a submission deadline on 2nd December 2024, and contract commencement slated for 17th February 2025, lasting until 16th February 2027. The services are primarily for their office in Ingliston. The procurement method used is an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions through the specified website. The total contract value is estimated at £60,000, and a review body involved in this process is Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by providing a stable, high-value contract for ICT support services. It is particularly suited for businesses with expertise in managed IT services, remote desktop support, and cloud-based solutions. Companies skilled in managing Microsoft operating systems, including Full O365 and cloud storage solutions, are well-placed to compete. Bidders must possess substantial insurance covers and adhere to the real living wage criteria. The contract offers the possibility of renewal for up to three additional one-year terms, further enhancing long-term business prospects.

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Notice Title

Provision of ICT Support Services

Notice Description

Quality Meat Scotland are seeking an external ICT support services provider to support the organisation and staff with IT issues.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) are a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB). QMS require a service provider to provide a fully manages ICT support service. QMS comprises 33 members of staff full and part-time, all staff need access to all their work documents from homeor remote locations. Each employee has a laptop and mobile phone. We run the Microsoft operating system and currently have a mixture of Full O365 licences for all employees and online exchange licences for our 12 board members. Each computer is installed so that there is a uniform set-up although individuals will have additional programmes associated with their role, currently we run a remote desktop system which uses and FTP feed to update figures on our website from a third party contractor which will be cloud based as part of this contract. We currently have cloud based file storage a managed server, remote desktop, and VPN.

Renewal: Contract for two years with the possibility to extend for and additional 3 one year terms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782027
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517352
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
every 5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Debbie Phillips
Contact Email
dphillips@qmscotland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315107920

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBRIDGE
Postcode
EH28 8NZ
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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