Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department of Finance - IT Assist
Craigantlet Buildings, Stormont Estate, Stoney Road
BELFAST
BT4 3SX
ssdadmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DoF - IT Assist - Managed Print Service PME
Reference number
3295452
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Department of Finance IT Assist are considering how best to procure a Managed Print Service. Construction and procurement delivery (CPD) is running a pre-procurement engagement on behalf of DoF-IT Assist and is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project to complete a questionnaire via eTendersNI under ID 3295452, to assist DoF - IT Assist in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of their requirements, the most appropriate approach, the capacity of the market to deliver and any possible risks or issues that may not have previously been considered. Any information provided in response to this market engagement exercise marked as commercially sensitive will be treated as such. Interested parties are requested to complete a questionnaire via eTendersNI under ID 3295452, which will be available within the next few days and return it via eTendersNI messaging function by 15.00 on Wednesday 10 February 2021. Please note detailed and lengthy submissions are not necessary at this stage. Nonetheless, we welcome any pertinent information on your company's capability and views on an approach to the provision of a range of required services. Respondents' views or submissions will not be individually identified or revealed to third parties.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Department of Finance IT Assist are considering how best to procure a Managed Print Service. Construction and procurement delivery (CPD) is running a pre-procurement engagement on behalf of DoF-IT Assist and is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project to complete a questionnaire via eTendersNI under ID 3295452, to assist DoF - IT Assist in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of their requirements, the most appropriate approach, the capacity of the market to deliver and any possible risks or issues that may not have previously been considered. Any information provided in response to this market engagement exercise marked as commercially sensitive will be treated as such. Interested parties are requested to complete a questionnaire via eTendersNI under ID 3295452, which will be available within the next few days and return it via eTendersNI messaging function by 15.00 on Wednesday 10 February 2021. Please note detailed and lengthy submissions are not necessary at this stage. Nonetheless, we welcome any pertinent information on your company's capability and views on an approach to the provision of a range of required services. Respondents' views or submissions will not be individually identified or revealed to third parties.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 March 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes