---
title: "Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b6a7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-06-10"
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# Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b6a7

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## Summary

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), based in Midhurst, UK, has recently completed the tendering process for "Desk Side Support Services and Infrastructure as a Service," classified under computer-related services (CPV code: 72500000). This procurement involved a restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and the tender, which was valued at approximately £1,000,000, initiated a new contract starting from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2028. The tender submission window closed on 16 December 2024. Through this selective procurement method, SDNPA invited 5 to 8 potential service providers to compete, with VM Hosts being awarded the contract worth £544,008.60.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on infrastructure and desk side support. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective computer-related services would be well-suited for such procurements. Additionally, the use of a restrictive two-stage procedure ensures that businesses with relevant expertise and experience can leverage their capabilities to win contracts with substantial proposed values. This tender also aligns with SDNPA's commitment to environmental protection, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aligned with sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

South Downs National Park Authority's (SDNPA's) current Managed Service contracts for IAAS and deskside support contracts end on 30 June 2025. SDNPA is now commencing a restricted (two stage) procurement process under Public Contract Regulations 2015 for single new contract covering both IAAS and deskside support. SDNPA expects to invite between 5-8 service providers to the tender stage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Downs National Park Authority's (SDNPA's) current Managed Service contracts for IAAS and deskside support contracts end on 30 June 2025. SDNPA is now commencing a restricted (two stage) procurement process under Public Contract Regulations 2015 for single new contract covering both IAAS and deskside support. SDNPA expects to invite between 5-8 service providers to the tender stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031289-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £544,008 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDHURST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VM HOSTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031289-2025
- 15 Nov 2024 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns
- https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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