IT Neutral Vendor Framework

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Value

£800,000,000

Classifications

  • Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
  • Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
  • Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
  • Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
  • Software package and information systems
  • Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
  • Installation services of communications equipment
  • Installation services of computers and office equipment
  • Telecommunications services
  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • Accounting and auditing services
  • Business and management consultancy and related services
  • Office-support services
  • Printing and related services

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  • tender

Submission Deadline

1 week from now

Published

33 minutes ago

Description

This Framework Contract will adopt a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model to offer a 'one stop shop' for all in scope ICT goods and services based on the Framework CPV codes. 
The Neutral Vendor will act a single interface between the Customer and the Supply Chain. 
The Framework is primarily focused on the Education Sector, but must be available and suitable for all public sector organisations. 
This Procurement is for the appointment of a Neutral Vender. Only Suppliers capable of acting as a Neutral Vendor should apply at this stage. After the Framework Award, the appointed Neutral Vendor will start the process to build their supply chain with suppliers for each area.

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