--- title: "FCDO Services ITT for the Provision of a Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision (2 Lots)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03936f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03936f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03936f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03936f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FCDO SERVICES" published: "2022-12-21" --- # FCDO Services ITT for the Provision of a Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision (2 Lots) Buyer: FCDO SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03936f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03936f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03936f.json) ## Summary The FCDO Services are seeking to form a partnership for Technology & Operations managed service provision through a tender titled "FCDO Services ITT for the Provision of a Technology & Operations’ Managed Service Provision (2 Lots)" under the services category. This procurement opportunity involves two lots covering technology & architecture services as well as programme & project management services. The contract period for both lots ranges from 2023 to 2026 with a potential extension of up to four years. The submission deadline for this tender is set for 3rd February 2023. This tender by FCDO Services presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technical analysis, consultancy, project management, and technology solutions. Companies with expertise in enterprise architecture, software development, IT operations, and project management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions approaching in early February 2023, providing a chance for qualified businesses to engage with FCDO Services and contribute to their digital and technical programmes. ## Notice FCDO Services are looking to form a partnership on a range of digital and technical programmes as part of the FCDO Services portfolio of work. The chosen supplier will need to provide expertise and specialism to support delivery and enhance capability covering the IT Operations and Technical skillsets within Digital, Data and Technology roles (DDaT). The following services are within the scope of this Framework: * Lot 1 - Technology & Operations' Technology & Architecture Service Provision * Lot 2 -Technology & Operations' Programme & Project Service Provision ### Lot Information * Lot 1 - Technology & Operations' Technology & Architecture Service Provision Lot 1 will be awarded to a Single Supplier for the provision of Technical & Architecture services to the Authority. The supplier will work alongside our in-house teams supporting the following (but not limited to); * Business Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Architecture (BDAT), and Security Architecture aligned to the TOGAF and Zachman Framework. Enterprise Architect, Solutions Architect, Data Architect, Security Architect, and Technical Author are examples of roles (please refer to Annex 1 for a full list of capabilities) * Provide tactical and strategic engineering support to cover BAU and project delivery for software development, as well as technical support ranging from 1st to 4th line support. Service Desk Analysts, Server and Storage Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Engineer, and Desktop and Field Engineers. * Provide Quality Assurance and Test Practice - Functional testing, Non-functional testing, technical breadth, and Test analysis. Renewal: * The Framework will be awarded for a period of three (3) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date ("The Initial Framework Period"). * The Framework may be extended on the same terms and conditions at the Authority discretion for a further period of one (1) year. * The maximum duration of the Framework will therefore be four (4) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date Lot 2 - Technology & Operations' Programme & Project Service Provision Lot 2 will be awarded to a Single Supplier for the provision of Programme and Project Management and Project Support. The supplier will work alongside our in-house Delivery teams supporting the following (but not limited to); * Provide Agile Project and Programme support for projects in progress or in scope for completion. Project Manager, Programme Manager, and a Project Management Office are the roles. Renewal: * The Framework will be awarded for a period of three (3) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date ("The Initial Framework Period"). * The Framework may be extended on the same terms and conditions at the Authority discretion for a further period of one (1) year. * The maximum duration of the Framework will therefore be four (4) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036251-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Apr 2024 - 23 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £20,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK19 7BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2022 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036251-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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