ICT Hardware and Software
Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)Estimated Value
£75,000,000 – £0
Deadline
31 May 2029
1010 days remaining
Published
10 January 2025
Type
goods
Overview
PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for ICT Hardware and Software. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA.
The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 194-470494 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
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This is an invitation to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) — a framework agreement that will run for 60 months — where you can supply ICT hardware and software to a very wide range of public sector organisations across the UK. If accepted, your company becomes an approved supplier that NHS Trusts, councils, schools, charities, emergency services, and housing providers can buy from during the contract period.
Requirements
- Must be able to supply ICT Hardware and/or ICT Software
- Must be a UK-based organisation or capable of contracting with UK public sector bodies
- Must comply with Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102
- Must meet any technical or quality standards specified in the full DPS tender documents
- Must be able to service all current and future Clients of PA (NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, Social Housing Providers, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities, and other UK contracting authorities)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply ICT Hardware to approved public sector organisations when they request it through the DPS
- Supply ICT Software to approved public sector organisations when they request it through the DPS
- Maintain service availability and fulfil orders from multiple public sector buyers throughout the 60-month period (until 31 May 2029)
- Comply with all terms and conditions of the DPS framework agreement
How to Read This Tender
- 1A DPS is not a guaranteed order — it's permission to bid when public organisations request quotes. You'll compete against other approved suppliers each time someone wants to buy.
- 2This is an amendment notice extending an existing DPS (originally published in 2020) — the key changes are just the end date. You need the original tender documents from 2020/S 194-470494 to understand the full requirements, pricing structure, and terms.
- 3The 'Clients' list is very broad: it includes NHS Trusts, councils, schools, emergency services, and charities anywhere in the UK. Check Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations to see exactly who can use this framework.
- 4Look for: pricing structures (will you set fixed prices upfront or quote per order?), performance standards, delivery timescales, and whether there are minimum/maximum order values.
- 5Watch for hidden costs in the small print — some DPS frameworks charge annual fees, require insurance, or have strict SLAs (service level agreements) you must meet.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Before bidding, get a copy of the original 2020 tender documents — this amendment only extends the dates. You'll need those to understand the actual requirements, evaluation criteria, and terms. Contact Procurement Assist directly if you can't find them.
- Consider whether you can compete fairly. Large suppliers might already be on this DPS. If you're new, ask whether there's an 'open' entry period where new suppliers can join, or whether this amendment closes that window.
- Look at the full list of potential buyers (NHS, councils, police, schools, charities). If your ICT offering suits multiple sectors, your chances of orders increase — but you'll need to be ready to supply them all to the same standards.
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Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)Key Dates
Published
10 January 2025
Submission deadline
31 May 2029
Notice type
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