Awarded

ICT Support Service Contract

Descriptions

The Contract is for standard ICT services with a tailored delivery model:, 1. Governance & Relationship Model, • The Supplier will need to deliver the services in accordance with a number of key principles, target outcomes and service levels.”, 2. Standard Operational Services – Silent Running – Service 1, Service Management Services, appropriate to the scale and nature of the Authority’s business, and ICT activities that shall include, at a minimum, the ITIL processes and supporting procedures, required by an organisation to design, plan, deliver, operate and control Information Technology (IT) services offered to users. Ofcom requires a high level of system availability and stability in an environment that is of necessity constantly evolving., 3. Operational Services Delivery – Service 2, • Ofcom has a very high focus on cyber security due to its high profile and threat level. This necessitates a continuous focus on an aggressive plan (and execution of) for infrastructure, systems and cyber security patching;, • Change is a constant and must be carefully managed in a highly integrated, fast paced environment;, • A “Fix First mindset” with regards to the delivery of the service is critical to success;, • The Supplier will ensure that any spare capacity in operational services, will contribute to the “Nice to Have” programme of work, followed by project delivery;, • Ofcom requires a Continuous Service Improvement Process (CSIP) that is actively reviewing systems and processes with a view to increasing automation, improving services while reducing risks and weaknesses;, • Ofcom has a number of specialist Spectrum management and licensing applications that require a high level of local knowledge which Ofcom expects the Supplier to attain, in order to manage and maintain these specialist systems; and, • Ofcom’s other Strategic platforms are (platforms are subject to change):, • Microsoft’s Suite of Applications, including Azure and Office 365, • ServiceNow, • Salesforce, • Workday (HCM & Finance), 4. Project Delivery Methodologies – Service 3, The Supplier must execute a highly proficient working knowledge of Change and Project development methodologies and processes covering Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and CI/CD, as well as processes to transition change to production services., 5. Continuous Change, DevOps and Project Delivery – Service 4, • Ofcom requires a resource pool to help scope and then deliver, change and projects across its strategic platforms. This team is expected to be multi-skilled to provide the flexibility to scale up/down as required to meet fluctuating demand across platforms;, • Quality assurance and testing processes, automation toolsets and resources;, • An Integrated Service Introduction processes that encompass Service Management and Project delivery to ensure timely and effective releases and post-live processes;, • Development and implementation of Authority requested changes utilising DevOps and incorporating CI/CD, testing and implementation of corrections and changes to applications; and, • Deliver agreed programmes and projects within agreed scope, budget and timescale., 6. Transition Services, Knowledge transfer, including reverse shadowing and transition from the incumbent supplier within the Transition window.

Timeline

Published Date :

16th Feb 2022 3 years ago

Deadline :

N/A

Tender Awarded :

1 Supplier

Awarded date :

28th Jan 2022

Contract Start :

N/A

Contract End :

N/A

Tender Regions

Keywords

computer hardware

IT equipment

desktop computer

laptop

computer accessories

network hardware

computer peripherals

office IT supplies

networks

communications networks

data networks

network infrastructure

connectivity systems

wireless telecom system

cordless telecom network

WLAN system

RF communication system

wireless infrastructure

networking software package

internet intranet application

network services suite

web connectivity platform

IT consulting

software development

web services

network support

system integration

IT infrastructure management

digital transformation

cloud services

cybersecurity support

application maintenance

helpdesk services

technical support

software customization

IT outsourcing

hardware consultancy

IT equipment planning

technology advisory

hardware architecture design

equipment selection

performance benchmarking

procurement advisory

infrastructure specification

vendor evaluation

hardware lifecycle planning

software programming

software consultancy

custom software development

systems analysis

application engineering

solution architecture

software integration

coding services

requirements analysis

data services

IT data solutions

digital information services

database solutions

information retrieval

structured data operations

electronic records management

data asset handling

info-tech data support

enterprise data workflows

internet connectivity

online communication platforms

broadband access

IP networking

web infrastructure

digital gateway services

global internet backbone

managed connectivity

virtual network delivery

internet access provisioning

IT asset support

system lifecycle administration

technology operations assistance

digital service provisioning

endpoint management

integrated tech solutions

computer utility coordination

on-premise system support

general computing assistance

workstation management

IT support consulting

tech advisory services

systems assistance

computing guidance

technology troubleshooting consultancy

operational support advisory

technical IT consultancy

hybrid support services

professional tech consultation

systems aid

IT auditing

software testing

system compliance verification

hardware diagnostics

penetration testing

system certification support

risk evaluation

cybersecurity assessment

digital quality control

regulatory audit preparation

data backup

digital archiving

system replication

catalog digitization

media conversion

offsite backup

backup integrity verification

legacy data migration

archive format conversion

recovery readiness

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Workflows

Status :

Awarded

Procedure :

Restricted procedure

Suitable for SME :

N/A

Nationwide :

No

Assign to :

Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

CONTRACT

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Name :

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

Possible Competitors

1 Possible Competitors