Tender

Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement

ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

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Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Albyn Housing Society Limited is seeking a managed service provider and associated services to handle IT and Cyber Security requirements. This tender, titled "Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement," falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities. The services will be delivered in the UKM region of Ross-shire, with the procurement currently at the tender stage. Key dates to note include the tender end period on 2 May 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract's start date immediately afterward. The total contract value is £525,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT management and cybersecurity services. The selected provider will implement a comprehensive managed IT service that includes real-time threat detection, incident response, and regular security assessments. This project is well-suited for businesses with expertise in maintaining cybersecurity standards like Cyber Essentials Plus. By partnering with Albyn Housing Society Limited, firms can establish long-term relationships and potentially secure a two-year renewal, enhancing business stability and growth. The focus includes ensuring optimal IT performance and compliance, which aligns perfectly with companies geared towards robust, secure IT solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement

Notice Description

Albyn is looking for a fully managed IT and Cyber Security service. This new partnership will ensure that Albyn are able to attain Cyber Essentials Plus By leveraging a comprehensive managed service, The supplier will proactively monitor and manage Albyn's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and minimising downtime. This service will include fully managed cybersecurity, such as real-time threat detection, incident response, and regular security assessments. This service will allow Albyn staff to focus on core business activities, reducing the burden of IT management and providing peace of mind knowing that Albyn's IT environment is secure and compliant with industry standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TO BE ADDED AS PER DOCUMENT 1

Renewal: 2 year renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527089
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charles.brooks@3cconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01349855966

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-SHIRE
Postcode
IV18 0DL
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
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Further Information

Notice Documents

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