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title: "Look Ahead Care & Support - IT Managed Service Provider"
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# Look Ahead Care & Support - IT Managed Service Provider

Buyer: LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97a51d38-306e-45b1-9de7-8a6356be6260

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by Look Ahead Care and Support, located in London, has successfully reached the award stage for its procurement titled "Look Ahead Care & Support - IT Managed Service Provider". This contract falls under the information technology services category, classified with the CPV code 72222300, and pertains to services delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. An open procurement method was utilised, indicating a transparent and competitive selection process. The contract serves a wide-ranging portfolio including a 24/7 managed service desk, server hosting, and security services, with a total awarded value of £3,157,590. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025, with an initial duration of three years and an optional extension for a further two years, potentially continuing until 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in providing comprehensive IT solutions and managed services. Organisations with expertise in server management, cybersecurity, and IT consultancy would find this contract lucrative. Look Ahead Care and Support's preference for an SME potentially opens doors for similar organisations looking to enhance their market footprint in the public sector. With the comprehensive nature of the services required, businesses capable of offering innovative technology solutions and excellent service delivery could leverage this opportunity for substantial business expansion.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to identify a suitable supplier to deliver an IT Managed Service Provider solution to include a number of services under the following headings:-24/7 Managed Service Desk-Server hosting-Backup as a Service (BaaS)-Security services-Procurement, billing and builds-Reporting and Service Reviews-Technical and innovation guidance, advice and support in conjunction with the Look Ahead IT strategic planIt is the intention that this service will be awarded under one contract to one supplier. To deliver the requirements, an initial 3-year contract will be awarded with an optional extension of an additional 24 months. Therefore a total potential contract length of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9febc757-b90c-44e1-86b4-855f8ad5704a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,157,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,157,590 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N7 9BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Laycock |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMARTDESC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9febc757-b90c-44e1-86b4-855f8ad5704a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9febc757-b90c-44e1-86b4-855f8ad5704a
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG170105
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lookahead.org.uk/

## Provenance

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