Published date: 10 April 2024

Last edited date: 11 April 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 May 2024, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 30000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£80,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_387404/1300031

Published date

10 April 2024

Closing date

14 May 2024

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

15 July 2024

Contract end date

14 July 2026

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

This Framework is targeted at hardware Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM's), with the capability to provide a wide range of Client Devices, associated OEM hardware products and associated software products and services across their own brand(s) and or technology group branding. The Framework Agreement scope across 1 (One) Lot which includes;

1. Hardware (OEM Hardware) - Own brand Hardware which includes the following categories; Audio Visual Equipment excluding Smart Screens, Smart Screens/ Information Screens, Data Storage, Digital Technology Devices, Enterprise Servers, Housing and Power, Networking, Peripherals, Hardware as a Service (HaaS), Wireless Access Points and Controllers and any other items which may be reasonably described as hardware.. This category ranges from single hardware purchases and modifications of hardware equipment; to full Specification design, build, installation, support, and maintenance of enterprise level infrastructure for complete ICT Solutions.

2. Software - The provision, implementation and facilitation of OEM software solutions, to enhance the performance of accompanying and/or existing OEM hardware within a Participating Authority. This includes commoditised off the shelf programs, applications and software packages. This incorporates all aspects of software licensing including cloud, mobile software licensing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

3. ICT Security and Cybersecurity - The provision, implementation and facilitation of all necessary ICT elements, to provide robust defences against security threats whether internal, external, digital or physical. The security category consists of technologies, solutions, processes, and controls designed to protect systems, networks and data from risk.

4. ICT Technology Assisted Services including Digitisation and Digitalisation - The provision of services to enhance OEM hardware and/or Software solutions including (non-exhaustive list) pre and post sales engagement; consultancy and advisory services; installation and on-site expertise; deployment of people for ICT related solution specific services; education and training; managed services; financial services; maintenance; technical support; logistics; hosting; security services; hardware/ software deployments, configuration disposals, data destruction, refurbishment, and recycling.

5. Social Value - The Social Value categorisation will aid Participating Authorities in ensuring that what they buy creates additional benefits for society. It will enable public sector bodies to meet their social value outcomes and deliverables (where applicable) by assessing, recording, measuring and reporting social value objectives, outcomes and processes where applicable.

The Framework will enable a range of purchase options and value add benefits including but not limited to; storage and logistics, configuration, finance, Device as a Service (DaaS) and leasing.


About the buyer

Contact name

James Haste

Address

19 George Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1NU
England

Email

james.haste@htepg.com

Website

https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57997