Published date: 25 October 2023

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 25 October 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hardware - 44316400

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

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

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£0 to £80,000,000

Procurement reference

PU-24-0093

Published date

25 October 2023

Approach to market date

25 October 2023

Contract start date

4 January 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is seeking a sole supplier for the services of a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) to satisfy both software and hardware requirements with vendors. Supplier will be required to manage the purchasing of both current and forthcoming requirements for the Authority, whilst also providing further value through ensuring efficiencies within the licensing estate, negotiating best price, offering solutions, advice, and alternatives to current products.  We will be working with the supplier as a partnership, whilst seeking continuous improvement throughout the duration of the contract.

The aim of seeking a partnership with a Value Added Reseller is to provide cashable savings for the organisation.

The approach detailed above is an approach the Contracting Authority is considering, therefore: 
* This project may not be taken forward. 
* The Contracting Authority may make amendments to the approach outlined in this notice. 
* Any future procurement is subject to internal approval and approvals across Government. 
* The contract start date has been entered as 1st April 2024, however this date is subject to change. 
* This will be a no commitment call-off contract therefore the estimated value is subject to change as well.

More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2024/2025 £20,000,000
2025/2026 £20,000,000
2026/2027 £20,000,000
2027/2028 £20,000,000

About the buyer

Address

Government Buildings,Cardiff Road
NEWPORT
NP108XG
Wales

Email

sophie.keal@ons.gov.uk