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title: "RFI Desktop Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab2e0d0d-4e61-418d-b2f8-f079844a7e95"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "INSOLVENCY SERVICE"
published: "2017-07-26"
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# RFI Desktop Services

Buyer: INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab2e0d0d-4e61-418d-b2f8-f079844a7e95

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## Summary

The Insolvency Service, located in Birmingham, England, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI Desktop Services". This process, initiated on 26th July 2017, seeks information regarding the continuity of IT services including Desktop Services, Hosting of Applications, Identity Management and Service Management, as the existing contract is due to conclude in May 2019. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit their responses is set for 23rd February 2018. The services fall under the IT services classification and are expected to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in desktop services, software development, and IT support. Companies with the capability to deliver consistent service management and application hosting will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the Insolvency Service seeks continuity at a critical juncture, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and effective IT solutions are likely to find this RFI valuable for growing their market presence.

## Notice

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to The Insolvency Service requiring a continuity of service for Desktop Services, Hosting of Applications, Identity Management and Service Management at the end of the existing contract in May 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d3b698-c3b1-42bf-be99-b8c646a18c80 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| 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

- 26 Jul 2017 at 11:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d3b698-c3b1-42bf-be99-b8c646a18c80
- 13 Jul 2017 at 12:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d3b698-c3b1-42bf-be99-b8c646a18c80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d3b698-c3b1-42bf-be99-b8c646a18c80
  26th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e6d5f95-61e6-446d-93f3-a4268a3af251
  Request for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9f461c1-e67c-4c45-869c-fb4fd9ee9764
  Server Details Annex A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32daf587-5e64-4816-a67c-13f3374fb103
  RF1 Desktop and Hosting QandA

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