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Title: | IT Infrastructure and Managed Support Service |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | Clarity Procurement Solutions |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Restricted |
Short Description: | Procurement of a new IT Infrastructure and Managed Support Service for Tower Hamlets Community Housing |
Published: | 20/08/2019 09:54 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Tower Hamlets Community Housing Ltd
285 Commercial Rd, Shadwell, London, E1 2PS, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7810375184, Email: nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.thch.org.uk
NUTS Code: UKI
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Information-technology-services./983QXE5795
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: IT Infrastructure and Managed Support Service
Reference Number: THCH-IT-2019
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
72222300 - Information technology services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Procurement of a new IT Infrastructure and Managed Support Service for Tower Hamlets Community Housing
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: Not Provided
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
72250000 - System and support services.
30211300 - Computer platforms.
72253000 - Help-desk and support services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKI LONDON
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Tower Hamlets Community Housing (THCH) currently has an IT Managed Service contract which, in 2013, delivered a new infrastructure based on VMware and Citrix desktop. The Supplier has hosted this in a Colocation data centre and provides a disaster recovery service should the CoLocation service fail. The Supplier has provided a full support wrap providing first, second and third line support with a limited number of third-party second and third line supporting contracts (e.g. for the telephone system). This has included both regular on-site attendance by both engineering and applications staff.
This Contract expires in 2020 and THCH is now seeking to renew this Contract to deliver a similar range of services including a refresh of expired IT hardware.
The scope of the Contract will include all services provided by the current supplier, as detailed above
The key elements will be a refresh of hardware assets (which may be delivered as customer owned assets in CoLocation Data Centre, public cloud, private cloud, or a hybrid of some of all of these. The supplier selected will be required demonstrate capabilities in both the provision of the infrastructure and the ongoing first, second and third line support services
The key objective is to provide continuity of the IT service to THCH users. However, THCH also expects the need for technology to change significantly over the Contract Term and the selected supplier will be expected to work with THCH to deliver innovation including digital services for staff and customers, smart homes, improved use of data assets and business intelligence and other initiatives to support THCH communities.
The Contract with the successful Bidder shall last for an initial period of four (4) years, with an option to extend at THCH’s sole discretion for a further three (3) periods of one (1) year each, giving a total potential term of up to seven (7) years.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Subject to take up extension options, seven (7) years from contract award
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: The Contract with the successful Bidder shall last for an initial period of four (4) years, with an option to extend at THCH’s sole discretion for a further three (3) periods of one (1) year each, giving a total potential term of up to seven (7) years.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As set out in the Conditions of Contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description RESTRICTED
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 20/09/2019 Time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: 11/10/2019
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Subject to take up extension options, seven (7) years from contract award
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
This tender opportunity is being administered on behalf of Tower Hamlets Community Housing (THCH) by Clarity Procurement Solutions Limited.
Potential Applicants wishing to participate in this tender are instructed to:
Download and read the draft Invitation to Tender Document to familiarise yourselves with THCH's requirements.
Download and read the Selection Questionnaire Instructions and Guidance Document.
Download and complete the Selection Questionnaire.
Submit a completed Selection Questionnaire in accordance with the Selection Questionnaire Instructions, noting the submission deadline of 12:00 hours on 20/09/2019.
Potential Applicants must not complete or submit the draft Invitation to Tender Document at this stage. The draft Invitation to Tender Document is for information only at this stage.
Implementation of the new Contract is anticipated to commence on 01/01/2020. Service provision is anticipated to commence on 01/09/2020.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Information-technology-services./983QXE5795
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/983QXE5795
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
The High Court of England and Wales
London, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Contracting Authority will enter into this Contract following a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period starting on the day after the notification of the result. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/02) (as amended) (the Regulations) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm by a breach of the Regulations to bring proceedings in the High Court. Any such proceedings must be brought within the limitation period specified by the Regulations according to the remedy sought.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
The Cabinet Office
London, United Kingdom
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 20/08/2019
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Tower Hamlets Community Housing Ltd
285 Commercial Rd, Shadwell, London, E1 2PS, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7810375184, Email: nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.thch.org.uk
NUTS Code: UKI
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity:
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: IT Infrastructure and Managed Support Service
Reference number: THCH-IT-2019
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
72222300 - Information technology services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Procurement of a new IT Infrastructure and Managed Support Service for Tower Hamlets Community Housing
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 1,543,382
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
72250000 - System and support services.
30211300 - Computer platforms.
72253000 - Help-desk and support services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKI - LONDON
Main site or place of performance:
LONDON
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Tower Hamlets Community Housing (THCH) currently has an IT Managed Service contract which, in 2013, delivered a new infrastructure based on VMware and Citrix desktop. The Supplier has hosted this in a Colocation data centre and provides a disaster recovery service should the CoLocation service fail. The Supplier has provided a full support wrap providing first, second and third line support with a limited number of third-party second and third line supporting contracts (e.g. for the telephone system). This has included both regular on-site attendance by both engineering and applications staff.
This Contract expires in 2020 and THCH is now seeking to renew this Contract to deliver a similar range of services including a refresh of expired IT hardware.
The scope of the Contract will include all services provided by the current supplier, as detailed above
The key elements will be a refresh of hardware assets (which may be delivered as customer owned assets in CoLocation Data Centre, public cloud, private cloud, or a hybrid of some of all of these. The supplier selected will be required demonstrate capabilities in both the provision of the infrastructure and the ongoing first, second and third line support services
The key objective is to provide continuity of the IT service to THCH users. However, THCH also expects the need for technology to change significantly over the Contract Term and the selected supplier will be expected to work with THCH to deliver innovation including digital services for staff and customers, smart homes, improved use of data assets and business intelligence and other initiatives to support THCH communities.
The Contract with the successful Bidder shall last for an initial period of four (4) years, with an option to extend at THCH’s sole discretion for a further three (3) periods of one (1) year each, giving a total potential term of up to seven (7) years.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of these options:The Contract with the successful Bidder shall last for an initial period of four (4) years, with an option to extend at THCH’s sole discretion for a further three (3) periods of one (1) year each, giving a total potential term of up to seven (7) years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Restricted
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
A dynamic purchasing system was set up: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2019/S 161-396610
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
The Adept Technology Group PLC, 04682431
One Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7WS, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1,543,382
Total value of the contract/lot: 1,543,382
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=489352740
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
London, United Kingdom
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: The Contracting Authority will enter into this Contract following a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period starting on the day after the notification of the result. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/02) (as amended) (the Regulations) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm by a breach of the Regulations to bring proceedings in the High Court. Any such proceedings must be brought within the limitation period specified by the Regulations according to the remedy sought.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The Cabinet Office
London, United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/04/2020