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title: "Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa28"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED"
published: "2025-03-28"
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# Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement

Buyer: ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa28

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## Summary

Albyn Housing Society Limited is inviting tenders for a "Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement" within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract covers a fully managed IT and Cyber Security service, ensuring Albyn attains Cyber Essentials Plus. Key responsibilities include real-time threat detection, incident response, and regular security assessments, thus allowing Albyn staff to focus on core activities. The procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, is being conducted via an open procedure. Interested bidders should submit their electronic responses by 2 May 2025. The contract period is 1440 days, with an optional 2-year renewal. The project is based in the UK, primarily in Ross-shire, Invergordon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and infrastructure management. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering comprehensive managed IT services and a track record in maintaining high security standards would be well-suited to compete. The contract value of £525,000, alongside the potential for renewal, offers a lucrative opportunity for growth and establishing a long-term partnership with a reputable organisation like Albyn Housing Society Limited. Moreover, the emphasis on quality (70%) over price (30%) suggests that businesses delivering premium, reliable services stand a strong chance in the competition.

## Notice

Albyn is looking for a fully managed IT and Cyber Security service. This new partnership will ensure that Albyn are able to attain Cyber Essentials Plus By leveraging a comprehensive managed service, The supplier will proactively monitor and manage Albyn's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and minimising downtime. This service will include fully managed cybersecurity, such as real-time threat detection, incident response, and regular security assessments. This service will allow Albyn staff to focus on core business activities, reducing the burden of IT management and providing peace of mind knowing that Albyn's IT environment is secure and compliant with industry standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TO BE ADDED AS PER DOCUMENT 1

Renewal: 2 year renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011812-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | £525,000 |
| 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 | ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED |
| Locality | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV18 0DL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Cromarty Firth |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011812-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.albynhousing.org.uk
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## Provenance

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