Scope
Description
Management of servers, LAN, Wi-Fi, and virtual machines.
Perimeter security using Firewalls and IPS.
Endpoint device security.
Monitoring and backup management
Provision of certain hardware and software
Regular security patching and software updates
Some third-line IT support services for infrastructure and application incidents and issues.
Out of scope:
Telephony
The MSP will be expected to be able to adapt the services in an agreed manner over the course of the contract.
The scope of the services currently provided by CGTC IT is:
25 to 30 servers
5 UK sites and data centres, with dual network connectivity from different providers, each site connected by site-to-site VPN via Watchguard firewalls.
500 users, 550 end user devices, with Microsoft 365 E3 subscriptions, with Enterprise Mobility and Security and Mimecast Email Security
6 to 7 Software as a Service (SaaS) applications
2 to 3 Line of Business (LoB) server-hosted applications
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
3 years + 2 year contract
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 March 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 April 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Price | 75% |
| Price | Price | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Link to access documents.odt
Please access the documents via this link: https://catapultcgtc.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f
or in the attached word document
Contracting authority
CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED
- Companies House: 07964711
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLN-8116-PBCH
12th Floor Tower Wing B
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government