Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb2-4484-7094-b1ba-047e8b57ee71/lcc-strategic-technology-partner-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # LCC - Strategic Technology Partner Services [Lincolnshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lincolnshire-county-council) Estimated value £193,000,000 Published 10 Sept 2024 Deadline Closed 14 Oct 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Lincolnshire County Council has circa 5000 employees, working as 'One Council' to deliver on 4 key priorities: \\r • High aspirations \\r • The opportunity to enjoy life to the full \\r • Thriving environments \\r • Good-value council services\\r \\r Lincolnshire County Council is redesigning its IT service model for the future and is seeking to engage a Strategic Technology Partner, that has the right blend of core and specialist skills, knowledge and experience to manage its IT services and support the Council in delivering its strategic objectives.\\r \\r It is anticipated the IT Services contract will broadly cover the following core services:\\r \\r • User Support services\\r • Modern Workplace Services / End User Computing\\r • Telephony\\r • Service Management including processes and tools\\r • Cyber-security\\r • Applications and Software Asset Management\\r • Hosting Services (on-premise and Cloud-based)\\r • Lifecycle Management\\r • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery\\r • Network Services (LAN)\\r • Professional Services\\r \\r The Strategic Technology Partner will be required to run our IT services in a modern and efficient way with a strong focus on user experience and continual improvement. The Council expects to work in partnership with the new supplier to help drive strategic change across the Council through the implementation of technology-based solutions that will enable it to operate more efficiently and provide a great experience for its staff and the residents of Lincolnshire.\\r \\r This opportunity will be run as a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance of the requirements of section 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015\\r \\r The Council envisages the contract will commence on the 01 June 2025 and will be for an initial term of 6 years and 10 months with options to extend for up to two (2) further periods of two (2) years for a total potential contract term of 10 years and 10 months.\\r The indicative maximum total contract value is £193 million excluding VAT.\\r \\r The managed services element is estimated to be a maximum of £140 million excluding VAT.\\r The contract will include options for additional projects related to transformation, optimisation and modernisation which are anticipated to be a maximum estimated value of £53 million excluding VAT.\\r \\r The transformation, optimisation and modernisation projects are not guaranteed and will be subject to funding approval. \\r The additional projects are not exclusive to this Strategic Technology Partner Services contract and the Council reserve the right to procure such future projects outside of this contract.\\r \\r The indicative contract values set out in this document are estimated figures and may be subject to increase or decrease.\\r \\r Full details of the selection and award process will provided in the procurement documentation which is available via the Councils ProContract eSourcing Portal Opportunities (due-north.com)\\r Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b5563071-894d-4f57-ab2d-62400ffc3e65) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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