--- title: "Workers' Educational Association - Provision of ICT Outsourcing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-feeea2c2-fae0-477a-a6fe-0d54bb44b548" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feeea2c2-fae0-477a-a6fe-0d54bb44b548" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feeea2c2-fae0-477a-a6fe-0d54bb44b548.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feeea2c2-fae0-477a-a6fe-0d54bb44b548.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES" published: "2017-08-03" --- # Workers' Educational Association - Provision of ICT Outsourcing Services Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feeea2c2-fae0-477a-a6fe-0d54bb44b548 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feeea2c2-fae0-477a-a6fe-0d54bb44b548) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feeea2c2-fae0-477a-a6fe-0d54bb44b548.json) ## Summary The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is currently seeking tenders for the Provision of ICT Outsourcing Services, with a focus on providing hosting and ICT support services to its workforce. This procurement, classified under IT services, is set in the regions of England and Scotland, primarily across various offices including London and Leeds. The tender is currently in the planning stage, and interested parties must submit Stage 1 Clarifications by 1st September 2017, with the final Standard Questionnaire due by 9th October 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 5th February 2018 and will last until 4th February 2021. This opportunity represents a significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and system support. Companies well-suited to compete include those with expertise in managing Microsoft infrastructure and Dell hardware, as well as those capable of adapting to a diverse range of PC and laptop configurations. The phased tender process invites serious suppliers to engage and showcase their capabilities in meeting the WEA's ICT requirements. ## Notice The WEA has a contract with its current supplier to provide general hosting and ICT support services to its workforce. The contract is due to expire in January 2018. The WEA's ICT infrastructure is currently primarily based on Microsoft software and Dell hardware for servers. PC's and Laptops the organisation uses have been provided by a variety of manufacturers. The WEA owns all of its servers and end-user computers. The WEA currently operates from some forty offices in England and Scotland. The main Regional centres hosting a server are at the following geographical locations; Leeds, London, Bristol, Rochester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Liverpool, Nottingham, Newcastle, Leicester, and Edinburgh. Synopsis included Additional information: This Contracts Finder Notice is supporting the following Prior Information Notice (PIN) reference: 2017/S 143-294651 WEA is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project; Provision of ICT Services. The tender process is a two stage process; Stage 1: Standard Questionnaire Stage 2: Invitation to Tender for successful bidders. Stage 1 Clarifications & SQ Return Timeline, This is intended as a guide and the WEA does not intend to depart from the timetable it reserves the right to do so at any stage: Bidders to submit Stage 1 Clarifications by: 1st September 2017 WEA to respond to Stage 1 Clarifications by: 15th September 2017 Standard selection Questionnaire return date: 9th October 2017 Invitation to Tender issue date to shortlisted suppliers: 23rd October 2017 The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system IN-TEND. To view any opportunities or to express interest in a tender please follow the on-screen commands. Registration is free and all tender advertisements and responses can be carried out via the (In-tend) FE Supplier Website. To register, please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you require any assistance please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. The following file path will take you to the relevant area of IN-TEND https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project, WEA 43. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2A 4XW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | 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 - 3 Aug 2017 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 1 Aug 2017 at 09:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 1 Aug 2017 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 1 Aug 2017 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 30 Jul 2017 at 09:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 30 Jul 2017 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 28 Jul 2017 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 28 Jul 2017 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 28 Jul 2017 at 13:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c - 26 Jul 2017 at 19:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc757cc-7af7-47f7-b08f-945d74f2c24c 3rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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