--- title: "107-0423T Provision of IT Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f4bc526-9a81-4e2e-9252-c4e20cd395a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f4bc526-9a81-4e2e-9252-c4e20cd395a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4bc526-9a81-4e2e-9252-c4e20cd395a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4bc526-9a81-4e2e-9252-c4e20cd395a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED" published: "2023-04-14" --- # 107-0423T Provision of IT Services Framework Buyer: AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f4bc526-9a81-4e2e-9252-c4e20cd395a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f4bc526-9a81-4e2e-9252-c4e20cd395a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4bc526-9a81-4e2e-9252-c4e20cd395a5.json) ## Summary The Agri-EPI Centre Limited is inviting companies to tender for the provision of IT services under the title "107-0423T Provision of IT Services Framework". This procurement opportunity seeks to appoint a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to replace existing contracts and deliver ICT and digital services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 24th April 2023. The contract period is due to start on 1st June 2023 and will run until 31st May 2027. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is being conducted through an open procedure. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Located in the United Kingdom, interested businesses can access the tender documents through the indicated portals for submission. The Agri-EPI Centre Limited is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement process, aiming to enable a seamless transition in IT service provision to support its core functions. ## Notice Agri-EPI is inviting companies to tender for its IT Services provision. This tender opportunity will replace all current contracts in place for these services and all such existing contracts will terminate on 31st May 2023. Agri-EPI Centre (AEC) is seeking to appoint a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to seamlessly transition the organisation from our current supplier and provide the necessary suite of ICT and digital services that will allow us to facilitate our appointed function. Additional information: Queries/Clarification Questions No Bidder is permitted to contact any Authority staff member whatsoever, during this procurement exercise, as to do so will render any Bid from a Bidder whom contravenes this instruction to automatically exclude themselves from the ITT opportunity at the discretion of the Authority. Any queries arising from this document, and/or for further clarification. then Bidders must only use the Q&A protocol at the electronic address stated in the Link within this contract notice no Later than stated in the ITT documents - as beyond this date and time no further clarification questions will be answered. We reserve the right to refuse to respond to any clarification questions if they are deemed to be seeking to gain commercial advantage/confidential information/unfair advantage against the other bidders, and additionally we may reject any offer submitted as a result of such infringement. The Authority may at its discretion communicate any questions and/or requests for information together with the Authority's response to all Bidders ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f352d53a-6f0c-45c5-8271-fb8c075798ce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH25 9RG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Midlothian West | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 14 Apr 2023 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f352d53a-6f0c-45c5-8271-fb8c075798ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f352d53a-6f0c-45c5-8271-fb8c075798ce 14th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php ITT documents are available to access to then subsequently return via the above website address of the e-tendering portal:- https://ne1procurementservices.com ## Notice URLs - https://agri-epicentre.com/ - https://ne1procurementservices.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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