Award

Managed Service Provider

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

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TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Sleeper Limited, a company based in Inverness, is seeking a Managed Service Provider to offer support and management for IT functions. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an estimated value of £1,500,000. Key services required include helpdesk support, hardware maintenance, security monitoring, cloud services, and user management. This opportunity falls under the services category within the UK region. The procurement follows a selective procedure, specifically a negotiated process with a prior call for competition. Important dates include the tender submission deadline on 15 April 2025 and the dispatch of invitations on 21 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in comprehensive IT support and management. The detailed requirements ensure that businesses with strong capabilities in helpdesk services, hardware support, security, and cloud services are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the contract's value and duration (over five years) can potentially ensure long-term business growth and stability for the winning bidder. Suppliers who can demonstrate high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing are likely to find this tender an excellent opportunity for expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Managed Service Provider

Notice Description

The Managed service provider (MSP) will provide support and management for various IT functions, including helpdesk, hardware support, security monitoring, cloud services, and user management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Managed service provider (MSP) will provide support and management for various IT functions, including helpdesk, hardware support, security monitoring, cloud services, and user management. See scope for full details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792949
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,494,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months 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
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
Karen Rogers
Contact Email
procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3300600500

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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