--- title: "Defra - UnITy - End User Environment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b49b706-92e1-4750-8c89-0fde74d36bf4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b49b706-92e1-4750-8c89-0fde74d36bf4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b49b706-92e1-4750-8c89-0fde74d36bf4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b49b706-92e1-4750-8c89-0fde74d36bf4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-07-05" --- # Defra - UnITy - End User Environment Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b49b706-92e1-4750-8c89-0fde74d36bf4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b49b706-92e1-4750-8c89-0fde74d36bf4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b49b706-92e1-4750-8c89-0fde74d36bf4.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is titled "Defra - UnITy - End User Environment." This process falls under the Computer-related services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently, it is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd August 2017. The estimated contract value ranges from £70 million to £180 million, covering a significant scope that includes the management and operation of End User Environment Services for approximately 21,500 end users and 28,000 devices across various sites. The contract is expected to commence on 29th June 2018 and run until 28th June 2024. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and related technology deployments. Companies involved in the provision of End User Computing solutions, including device management, security services, and communication systems, are particularly well-positioned to compete. As the contract may include a broad range of optional services and the potential for expansion to other service recipients, it provides an exciting opportunity for businesses seeking growth within the public sector and those looking to contribute to the digital infrastructure of government agencies. ## Notice The Authority wishes to purchase the whole range of End user Environment Services. These include the implementation, provision, management and operation of the following; Provisioning End User foundation services (including Active Directory, PKI Services, IDAM, SSO and Messaging Gateways) End User devices Assisted technology Security Office productivity End User Communications End Point management and tools Line of business application presentation There are approximately 21,500 end users within scope and 28,000 devices in circulation which include but are not limited to desktops, laptops, thin clients, tablets and phone devices. The current contracts deliver services to both Defra and the Environment Agency across 371 sites in the UK, of which 161 are offices, 131 stores or depots and the remainder a mixture of both. The service is to be made available to 21,500 staff across the UK. The End User Environment will be provided to Defra and other organisations in the Core Defra Group (Natural England, The Environment Agency, The Rural Payments Agency, Marine Management Organisation and The Animal and Plant Health Agency The estimated contract value assumes a 7-year contract term (i.e. it assumes that Defra invokes the two-year extension option) and includes the one-off costs associated with implementation. The estimate also includes provision for optional services, contingency and for growth to allow for any additional Service Recipients who may join the Contract during its term. The maximum value is not guaranteed expenditure and Defra considers that the actual costs of the Contract will be considerably less than the maximum value set out here. Please refer to the Descriptive Document for further details of the End User Environment procurement and the scope of the Contract. Please visit the following URL to register interest in the requirement https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d0e1ff-9ada-4074-9791-d051519ac8e8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jun 2018 - 28 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72500000 - Computer-related services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2017 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d0e1ff-9ada-4074-9791-d051519ac8e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d0e1ff-9ada-4074-9791-d051519ac8e8 5th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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