--- title: "The Provision of End User IT Hardware & Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a689f8b4-73b3-49ea-86b1-977159478f15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a689f8b4-73b3-49ea-86b1-977159478f15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a689f8b4-73b3-49ea-86b1-977159478f15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a689f8b4-73b3-49ea-86b1-977159478f15.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS" published: "2017-03-22" --- # The Provision of End User IT Hardware & Associated Services Buyer: ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a689f8b4-73b3-49ea-86b1-977159478f15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a689f8b4-73b3-49ea-86b1-977159478f15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a689f8b4-73b3-49ea-86b1-977159478f15.json) ## Summary The Manchester Growth Company (MGC), represented by Economic Solutions, is currently undertaking a tender process for the provision of End User IT Hardware and associated services. This initiative is tagged as a competitive dialogue tender, aimed at transforming MGC's IT environment. The tender period concludes on 12th April 2017, and the contract, valued between £1.5 million and £3 million, is set to commence on 29th May 2017 and will last until 28th May 2020. This procurement falls under the category of Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies, emphasising the need for agile and cost-effective IT solutions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio with a reputable client. Companies specializing in IT equipment, installation services, and support are well-suited to participate, as MGC seeks to engage with a provider capable of delivering innovative solutions. Interested businesses must register on the MGC In-tend e-tendering platform for PQQ submissions, ensuring they are prepared to contribute to MGC's strategic IT vision while potentially increasing their market share in the public sector. ## Notice The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) and its subsidiaries are tendering for the provision of End User IT Hardware & associated services and invites suppliers to submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to participate in this tender process. MGC is at an exciting stage in our Group wide approach to our IT environment and we are looking to contract an IT provider to join MGC in the successful delivery of our end user IT strategy. We aim to transform the delivery of IT services across MGC and continue to evolve our approach to ensure our IT provision is agile and fit for purpose, whilst ensuring the solutions remain cost effective and provide value for money. Responses to the PQQ will be used as the first step to select suppliers to participate in the competitive dialogue tender process. Following the evaluation of PQQ submissions, a full Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued to shortlisted providers. You are required to make your PQQ submission via the MGC In-tend e-tendering platform. You are required to complete a basic registration as a supplier on the In-tend Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home. Please note that all mandatory fields (highlighted in yellow on the In-Tend Portal) must be completed in order to register your organisation. Once registered, you must log into the system, express your interest in the opportunity on In-Tend and automatically download the PQQ documentation. Your PQQ submission will be made on the In-tend Portal. Please do not email your tender response, any submissions received by email will be rejected. If you have any questions about this process, please use the In-tend platform to correspond with MGC. If you require further assistance in respect of the In Tend system please contact the In-tend support team at support@in-tend.com or telephone on 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c906ba2-71ad-4a4f-b497-982a8fd62888 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 May 2017 - 28 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 22 Mar 2017 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c906ba2-71ad-4a4f-b497-982a8fd62888 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c906ba2-71ad-4a4f-b497-982a8fd62888 22nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home To apply to this opportunity, please use the IN-TEND Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchestergrowth.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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