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title: "Epic Support Services Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037e93"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2022-11-03"
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# Epic Support Services Request for Information

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e93

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## Summary

The Procurement and Logistics Service in the UK is planning a tender titled "Epic Support Services Request for Information" in the IT services category. The tender is aimed at facilitating the fast-track provision of support services related to build, configuration, and implementation activities. The key deadline for indicating intention to respond is Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 17:00. The tender is in the planning stage and involves the central Purchasing Body. It is a non-bidding process and does not lead to formal supplier evaluation or contract formation.

This tender by the Procurement and Logistics Service presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those providing consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies offering hardware consultancy, software programming, computer support, and technical consultancy services can find this tender suitable for potential growth. Interested businesses should consider submitting their responses via the eTendersNI secure messaging portal and adhere to the specified deadlines for submission and clarification questions.

## Notice

Epic Support Services RFI is to Inform the development of a procurement approach that will facilitate the periodic, fast-track provision of support services to support encompass' build, configuration and implementation activities Respondees are asked to indicate their intention to respond to this RFI via the eTendersNI secure messaging portal by Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 17:00 hours It should be understood and accepted that this RFI is not a bidding process and it does not form (nor intends to form) any part of a formal supplier evaluation and/or a contractual process. HSCNI does not and cannot commit to the procurement of any services further to this RFI.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It should be understood and accepted that this RFI is not a bidding process and it does not form (nor intends to form) any part of a formal supplier evaluation and/or a contractual process. HSCNI does not and cannot commit to the procurement of any services further to this RFI. For the avoidance of doubt, a fully completed response will include: 1. A fully completed Tab 1 (included within the RFI Response Document) in line with the instructions specified in the document; and 2. A fully completed Tab 2 (included within the RFI Response Document) in line with the instructions specified in the document. BSO recognises the effort required by your organisation to respond to this RFI and is therefore grateful for your input and participation. Please submit all communications via the eTendersNI portal (https://etendersni.gov.uk). Additional information: This RFI can be found by searching the CFT Code 4531784 on eTenders NI. The Key Dates are, Intent to respond: 15/11/22 17.00. Clarification Questions Close:18/11/22 15.00. RFI Close: 25/11/22 15.00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031022-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7BA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| 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
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 09:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031022-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk

## Provenance

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