--- title: "Provision IT Technical Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c71d24b7-528a-475e-b4bd-a56a7c114919" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c71d24b7-528a-475e-b4bd-a56a7c114919" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c71d24b7-528a-475e-b4bd-a56a7c114919.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c71d24b7-528a-475e-b4bd-a56a7c114919.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FSCS" published: "2018-12-19" --- # Provision IT Technical Consultancy Services Buyer: FSCS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c71d24b7-528a-475e-b4bd-a56a7c114919 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c71d24b7-528a-475e-b4bd-a56a7c114919) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c71d24b7-528a-475e-b4bd-a56a7c114919.json) ## Summary The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is currently seeking to engage external IT Technical Consultancy Services for the provision of strategic consultancy and support on procurement strategy. This open tender, titled "Provision IT Technical Consultancy Services," falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting and software development, with a focus on delivering solutions that align with the FSCS's strategy for the 2020s. The procurement process is set to conclude on 18th January 2019, with the contract starting on 18th February 2019 and running until 30th August 2019. Interested suppliers are required to register on the FSCS e-Portal to gain access to the necessary documents and respond to the tender. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and procurement strategies to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, as the contract value is anticipated to be below the current OJEU threshold. Companies with expertise in delivering strategic IT solutions and those experienced in public sector contracts will find this tender a suitable avenue for growth and collaboration with the FSCS. ## Notice FSCS requires external IT Commercial and Technical Consultancy Services to provide: Phase 1 Advice on market best practice, practical technical considerations and benefits, and procurement strategy considerations and options to deliver CIO Strategic Consultancy and Delivery Services to deliver our Strategy for the 2020's. Phase 2 To support the procurement of the proposed solution. This shall be conducted in accordance with Public Contract Regulations and FSCS policy. Further detail can be found in the tender documents Additional information: In order to participate in this Procurement exercise you are kindly invited to register your company's details so that you can access the electronic copies of the Procurement documents and supporting documentation contained in the "My Response" section of the Bravo e-Portal. Please follow the registration steps below:- 1. Register your company on the FSCS e-Portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the e-Portal https://fscs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - Click the link to register - Enter your correct business, user details & complete basic profile - Note - the "Username" you choose - Click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an interest in this Procurement Exercise - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'ITT+++ Open To All Suppliers' link - Click on the relevant ITT+++ to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - Note - ITT+++ will move into your 'My ITT+++ page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). - Now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT+++ Details' box. 3. Respond to the Procurement - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT+++ Details' - Choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - Note - Now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with FSCS and seek any clarification - Please note the deadline for completion - Submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Contract Value: The contract for both phases is expected to be below the current OJEU threshold. Contract Duration: The first phase is expected to be up-to working 20 days. The second phase will be scoped with the successful consultancy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caf5c757-7065-43ce-a308-3ef51f9345ad | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FSCS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC3A 7QU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Portsoken | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 19 Dec 2018 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caf5c757-7065-43ce-a308-3ef51f9345ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caf5c757-7065-43ce-a308-3ef51f9345ad 19th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://fscs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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