--- title: "A0373-Provision for application hosting and event IT support services." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26a4e187-69b1-4e6b-8e94-4c41b41d2620" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26a4e187-69b1-4e6b-8e94-4c41b41d2620" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26a4e187-69b1-4e6b-8e94-4c41b41d2620.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26a4e187-69b1-4e6b-8e94-4c41b41d2620.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2017-05-17" --- # A0373-Provision for application hosting and event IT support services. Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26a4e187-69b1-4e6b-8e94-4c41b41d2620 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26a4e187-69b1-4e6b-8e94-4c41b41d2620) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26a4e187-69b1-4e6b-8e94-4c41b41d2620.json) ## Summary The Police & Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester is currently conducting a tender for "A0373-Provision for application hosting and event IT support services." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services, including application management and support for UK events. The tender is in the planning stage, with submissions due by 14th June 2017. The contract is set to commence on 2nd October 2017 and will last for a maximum of five years, with a budget ranging from £100,000 to £250,000 per annum. The designated delivery location is the North West region of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those with experience in application management, event support, and compliance software. Companies ready to provide both onsite and remote IT infrastructure solutions may find the bidding process advantageous, particularly those familiar with IBM Domino and Notes platforms. As the procurement allows vendors to bid for one or more lots, it encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. ## Notice The Police & Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester are seeking for suitable service providers to support the delivery of UK event accreditation. The procurement will be split into two separate lots, bidders are allowed to bid for one or more lots. Lot 1: Provision of an application management service to provide the hosting, management, maintenance, and further development of a suite of bespoke applications used for the accreditation of attendees at events throughout the UK mainland. The applications are written in IBM Domino and IBM Notes, and as such a comprehensive knowledge of these is required. Lot 2: Provision of onsite and remote IT support services to UK based events. The supplier is required to provide and arrange the relevant secure network infrastructure and the necessary hardware, peripherals, and software to allow on site accreditation and barcode scanning at gate entry points. 24/7 support for the infrastructure for the duration of the events is also required. The contract duration will be for a maximum period of 5 years, three of which will be a fixed term basis. Followed by an option to extend for a further 2 years on a 1+1 basis subject to performance and meeting GMP's requirements of the contract. The anticipated budget range for this procurement is PS100,000 - PS250,000 per annum, as a combined total for delivery of both lots. Service providers wishing to bid for the services must first register on the Blue Light portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT followed by downloading the tender ITT and specification documents. This is a EU Open tender process, completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. And all clarification responses raised must also be put through the Blue Light portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2d18f8-acfc-4816-9cd4-f6c7ebea062b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500,000 | | 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GREATER MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M40 5BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Harpurhey | | Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48170000 - Compliance software package - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 17 May 2017 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2d18f8-acfc-4816-9cd4-f6c7ebea062b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2d18f8-acfc-4816-9cd4-f6c7ebea062b 17th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=19918&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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