--- title: "Managed Network and Telephony Services for The Bottle Yard Studios" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-620ffd40-988d-4c11-aa33-6082b2edbb04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-620ffd40-988d-4c11-aa33-6082b2edbb04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-620ffd40-988d-4c11-aa33-6082b2edbb04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-620ffd40-988d-4c11-aa33-6082b2edbb04.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-15" --- # Managed Network and Telephony Services for The Bottle Yard Studios Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-620ffd40-988d-4c11-aa33-6082b2edbb04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-620ffd40-988d-4c11-aa33-6082b2edbb04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-620ffd40-988d-4c11-aa33-6082b2edbb04.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Bristol City Council, which seeks a supplier for "Managed Network and Telephony Services for The Bottle Yard Studios," a prominent facility in the film and television industry located in South Bristol. The tender, classified under IT services, has an end date for submissions set for 28 January 2019. The selected contract will commence on 15 May 2019 and spans three years, concluding on 14 May 2022. This selective procurement process is designed to meet the unique demands of a studio that operates outside of typical business hours, accommodating the irregular schedules of film productions. This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those equipped to deliver adaptable and responsive network connectivity, telephony solutions, and IT support services tailored for dynamic environments. Businesses that thrive in sectors such as IT consulting, telecommunications, and software development, especially those experienced in meeting urgent, reactive demands, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, voluntary and community sector enterprises may find opportunities to collaborate, given the call for flexibility and innovative service provision in line with evolving business needs. ## Notice The Bottle Yard Studios (TBYS) is a successful television and film studio facility based in south Bristol, wholly owned and managed by Bristol City Council. The Bottle Yard Studios ("the Bottle Yard" or "TBYS") are looking for a supplier to provide new network connectivity, new telephony solution and new IT support services. The TBYS has rapidly expanded since 2010 and is ever evolving in response to the demands of the industry and media related clients. The Television and Film industry can be incredibly demanding and reactive and follows no typical working pattern. Visiting productions at TBYS typically work between 07:00 - 19:00 but could be filming day or night and so it is important that sufficient IT support provisions are in place, particularly if they need to deliver important film rushes to post production houses around the world at any time of the day or night. It is imperative that the chosen IT support supplier acknowledges that TBYS is not a typical '9-5' operation and can cope with nocturnal/out of hours activity as required. We are looking for a provider who is willing and able to respond to last minute bookings, with sometimes very little notice. The business is constantly re-shaping and adapting to external influences. Most importantly, we are looking to work with a supplier who is willing and able to adapt the services in line with the business needs, working together for the best possible solutions throughout the contract term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea5ea2a-4e5f-48cb-8851-1ad3ec2d52b9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 May 2019 - 14 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 15 Nov 2018 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea5ea2a-4e5f-48cb-8851-1ad3ec2d52b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea5ea2a-4e5f-48cb-8851-1ad3ec2d52b9 15th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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