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title: "IT INFRASTRUCTURE & SUPPORT"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147659"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BARCUD SHARED SERVICES"
published: "2025-01-27"
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# IT INFRASTRUCTURE & SUPPORT

Buyer: BARCUD SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147659

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## Summary

Barcud Shared Services has initiated a tender for the Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association, titled "IT Infrastructure & Support". This tender is in the procurement stage, focusing on acquiring and delivering a flexible and fully managed IT service and support system for a duration of three years with an optional one-year extension. The industry category encompasses various IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The submission deadline for electronic responses is 3 March 2025, at 12:00 PM, with the award expected to be announced by 24 March 2025. The procurement method is open, and location details include direct involvement with Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association based in Cardiff, Wales.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for IT service providers, especially those specialising in comprehensive IT infrastructure and support services, to expand their business. Companies experienced in delivering flexible and managed IT solutions will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The requirement for community benefits implies additional opportunities for businesses focused on social and environmental contributions to enhance their competitive edge. The detailed eligibility criteria mentioned in the ITT documents ensure that only qualified and competitive firms participate in the tender process, promoting fair and transparent procurement.

## Notice

Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association requirement for BSS24009 - IT Infrastructure & SupportThis tender is set out to acquire and deliver a flexible and fully managed IT service & support system for the Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association for 3 years with an optional 1 year extension. (3+1)NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147659.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:147659)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Refer to ITT, Appendix 2.1 - Community Benefits Menu

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147659 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARCUD SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 2SA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Splott |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 14:15 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147659

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=8
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 4- IT Service Requirements
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=10
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 4- IT Service Requirements
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=1
  28th January 2025 - ITT
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=9
  28th January 2025 - ITT
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=7
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 4- IT Service Requirements
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=5
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 4- IT Service Requirements
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=2
  27th January 2025 - Appendix 1 - Foundation Questions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=3
  27th January 2025 - Appendix 2 - Quality Questions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=4
  27th January 2025 - Appendix 3 - Price Schedule
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497322&idx=6
  27th January 2025 - Appendix 2.1 - Community Benefits Menu

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barcudsharedservices.org.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147659.The
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers

## Provenance

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