--- title: "?Managed Services Contract for Network Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047085" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047085" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047085.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047085.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CATAPULT CT" published: "2024-06-17" --- # ?Managed Services Contract for Network Services Buyer: CATAPULT CT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047085 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047085) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047085.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a tender titled "Managed Services Contract for Network Services" issued by Catapult CT, a body governed by public law in the health sector. The contract falls under the services category and covers network connectivity, server management, security services, and IT support for multiple sites and users. The contract value is £4,200,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on June 30, 2025. The procurement method is selective, with a tender deadline of July 18, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering IT managed services to compete for a long-term contract with Catapult CT. Companies with expertise in network services, security solutions, and IT support are well-suited to bid for this contract. The successful bidder will need to provide comprehensive managed IT services, including network connectivity, server management, security solutions, and responsive IT support to meet the client's requirements effectively. ## Notice Network connectivity for and between 5 CGTC sites and the data centres. Management of communications links and servers, LAN, Wi-Fi, and virtual machines Perimeter security using Firewalls and IPS. Endpoint device security.Monitoring and backup management.Provision of certain hardware and software. Security patching and software updates.Third-line IT support services for infrastructure and application incidents and issues.The MSP will be expected to be able to adapt the services in an agreed manner over the course of the contract.The scope of the services currently provided by CGTC IT is:25-30 servers, 5 UK sites and data centres, with dual network connectivity from different providers, each site connected by site-to-site VPN via Watchguard firewalls.500 users, 550 end user devices, with Microsoft 365 E3 subscriptions, with Enterprise Mobility and Security and Mimecast Email Security ,6 to 7 Software as a Service (SaaS) applications,2 to 3 Line of Business server-hosted applications ### Lot Information Lot 1 ?The contract is for an MSP to provide: ?Network connectivity for and between 5 CGTC sites and the data centres. ?Management of communications links. ?Management of servers, LAN, Wi-Fi, and virtual machines. ?Perimeter security using Firewalls and IPS. ?Endpoint device security. ?Monitoring and backup management ?Provision of certain hardware and software ?Regular security patching and software updates ?Some third-line IT support services for infrastructure and application incidents and issues. ?Out of scope: ?Telephony ?The MSP will be expected to be able to adapt the services in an agreed manner over the course of the contract. ?The scope of the services currently provided by CGTC IT is: ?25 to 30 servers ?5 UK sites and data centres, with dual network connectivity from different providers, each site connected by site-to-site VPN via Watchguard firewalls. ?500 users, 550 end user devices, with Microsoft 365 E3 subscriptions, with Enterprise Mobility and Security and Mimecast Email Security ?6 to 7 Software as a Service (SaaS) applications ?2 to 3 Line of Business (LoB) server-hosted applications Renewal: The contract is for 5 years, with an option to renew for 2 further years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018648-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,200,000 | | Lots value | £4,200,000 | | 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 | CATAPULT CT | | Locality | STEVENAGE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 2FX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Roebuck | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2024 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018648-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://catapultcgtc.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f - https://ct.catapult.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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