This solution is delivered in partnership with YPO and allows for the provision of hardware, software, and associated services.
Contracting Authorities are able to utlise this solution for a range of ICT goods and services including the supply of ICT equipment, subscription based 'anything as a service' models, operational services to manage the provision of your technology requirement and service design and implementation for assisting with evaluation and improvement of your technology infrastructure.
The framework consists of eight lots as listed below:
- Lot 1 – Supply of Hardware
- Lot 2 – Software Applications
- Lot 3 – Supply of Hardware and Software
- Lot 4 – Anything as a Service (XaaS)
- Lot 5 – Hardware Catalogue (YPO use only)
- Lot 6 – Technology Operational Services
- Lot 7 – Service Design and Implementation
- Lot 8 – IT Asset Destruction
Benefits of the solution:
- No minimum or maximum call-off lengths, enabling Contracting Authorities to create and agree a call-off based on the term that will be suit their requirements.
- Multiple award routes, including direct award via price on demand/quotation (under threshold) and further competition.
- 33 suppliers across 8 Lots of which 66% are SMEs, providing a good mix of providers who can deliver high quality services to the public sector.