Audio Visual Technical Consultancy Commissioning

Concepts

• audio visual technical consultancy commissioning
• liverpool
• teleconferencing services
• crown commercial service
• commercial service
• supply of audio visual technical consultancy
• range of technical consultancy
• design consultancy
• commissioning services
• hardware selection consultancy

Location

Liverpool

Description

Crown Commercial Service is setting up a dynamic purchasing system for the supply of audio visual technical consultancy and commissioning services. Crown Commercial Service is inviting suppliers to request to participate in the Audio Visual Technical Consultancy Commissioning DPS. This DPS offers a simple route to purchase Audio Visual Technical Consultancy Commissioning services in the public sector.

Total Quantity or Scope

Public sector bodies will be able to access a range of technical consultancy and commissioning services, including: design consultancy; procurement; integration; installation; maintenance support; user training; and upgrades.

Renewal Options

Initial term of 36 months, with an option to extend for a period of up to 12 months.

CPV Codes

• 64224000 - Teleconferencing services
• 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
• 64222000 - Teleworking services
• 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
• 72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services
• 72610000 - Computer support services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. CCS reserves the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Contract The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. (iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used. The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. (iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used. We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition. It is the supplier’s responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications. Cyber essentials is a mandatory requirement for central government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the cyber essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by cyber essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.