--- title: "Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1ae5105-fad6-4e67-ad6b-50bdefbb6aef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1ae5105-fad6-4e67-ad6b-50bdefbb6aef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1ae5105-fad6-4e67-ad6b-50bdefbb6aef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1ae5105-fad6-4e67-ad6b-50bdefbb6aef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-30" --- # Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1ae5105-fad6-4e67-ad6b-50bdefbb6aef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1ae5105-fad6-4e67-ad6b-50bdefbb6aef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1ae5105-fad6-4e67-ad6b-50bdefbb6aef.json) ## Summary The Thanet District Council is inviting submissions for the "Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract," located in Broadstairs, South East England. This tender, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties must submit their formal quotations electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 on 14 February 2020, following the document requirements outlined in the Invitation to Quote. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and will last for three years, with a possible two-year extension. This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT support and maintenance services. Firms with expertise in managed IT solutions, network infrastructure, and reliable customer support would be well-suited to compete. With an estimated contract value of £80,000, this project could facilitate business growth by securing a stable partnership with a prominent local authority committed to maintaining high standards in IT service delivery. ## Notice Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of an IT Support and Maintenance service for the network at the Kent Innovation Centre, Broadstairs. The scope of this contract is to support and maintain the existing hardware and software elements within the KIC. A secure, stable and reliable IT infrastructure is of the utmost importance to our clients and we aim to achieve as close to 100% internet availability as possible. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 1 April 2020 for a duration of three years (with a proposed 2 year extension period at the discretion of the Council). Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. All quotations will be accepted subject to the bidder providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 February 2020 Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 14 February 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1bf086-7068-4d16-a5fd-d7771a00a60d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (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 - 30 Jan 2020 at 18:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1bf086-7068-4d16-a5fd-d7771a00a60d - 30 Jan 2020 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890d9e3c-c0e0-4cf0-8814-d2235b6bca73 - 24 Jan 2020 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad22276-4312-42ff-a4ba-4b5dd68b7155 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1bf086-7068-4d16-a5fd-d7771a00a60d 30th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890d9e3c-c0e0-4cf0-8814-d2235b6bca73 30th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad22276-4312-42ff-a4ba-4b5dd68b7155 24th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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