--- title: "Information Systems Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-febec787-4860-4dc8-b3b4-d60f2845b642" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-febec787-4860-4dc8-b3b4-d60f2845b642" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-febec787-4860-4dc8-b3b4-d60f2845b642.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-febec787-4860-4dc8-b3b4-d60f2845b642.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD" published: "2017-09-14" --- # Information Systems Tender Buyer: STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-febec787-4860-4dc8-b3b4-d60f2845b642 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-febec787-4860-4dc8-b3b4-d60f2845b642) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-febec787-4860-4dc8-b3b4-d60f2845b642.json) ## Summary The "Information Systems Tender" initiated by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD aims to transfer the Steps to Work operation from the current datacentre to a new site. This open procurement process falls within the services category, specifically focusing on information systems and servers. The tender was published on 21 August 2017, with submissions due by 18 September 2017. The successful contract will commence on 1 April 2018 and is scheduled to run until 31 March 2021. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, data management, and relocation services to engage with STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD. Companies capable of demonstrating innovative cost-saving solutions and enhancing service levels are highly encouraged to participate. Given the emphasis on building a robust infrastructure, firms with experience in long-term strategic IT planning and operational excellence will find this tender particularly advantageous for expansion. ## Notice We require a proposal to extract Steps to Work from the current datacentre to a new location. Our objective is to show a cost saving over our current solution, whilst increasing the service level and building a robust infrastructure for the years ahead ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD | | Locality | WALSALL | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1XS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48800000 - Information systems and servers ## Release History - 14 Sep 2017 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 14 Sep 2017 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 12 Sep 2017 at 14:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 8 Sep 2017 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 8 Sep 2017 at 09:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 6 Sep 2017 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 29 Aug 2017 at 09:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 24 Aug 2017 at 14:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 23 Aug 2017 at 08:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 23 Aug 2017 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 - 21 Aug 2017 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159c834b-92aa-4834-9172-46f03bf47cb1 14th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff644053-2fa6-45b0-9cc5-460ff466f7a2 IT Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09d3c80e-8aca-462c-b5d2-2e126d32b1e9 Q & A (1) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6f69eed-706d-4187-8c1c-e209c09edaa3 Q&A (1) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bb5c9ca-ff59-4c76-83bf-2ee173f4c28e Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83c0b3db-b260-42c7-a0bc-93326ab2c276 Q&A (3) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae1d7530-81de-41a6-ac06-1c10dacc5a67 Q&A (4) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fce81f2-fba3-4ca4-8c22-3455d2a387bb Q&A (5) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a59f001f-320a-4586-98a4-170b087a0412 Q&A (6) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c2c3c03-e305-4ac3-a694-9f15b5fea6f2 Final Q&A ## Notice URLs - http://www.stepstowork.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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