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ClosedStage · planning

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority

Provision of IT Managed Service

IT ServicesCPV 72000000
ValueValue not published
Deadline30 Apr 2026
Published16 Dec 2025
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 16 Dec 2025ClosedCloses 30 Apr 2026
Who to contact
procurement@ddfire.gov.uk

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The brief

Introduction This planned procurement notice is issued to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming opportunity to provide IT Managed Services.

The contracting authority is seeking to engage a qualified service provider to deliver comprehensive IT management, support, and consultancy across its operations.

Background The contracting authority currently operates a range of IT systems and infrastructure essential to the delivery of its services.

To ensure continued efficiency, security, and innovation, the authority intends to appoint a specialist IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) capable of supporting both current and future requirements.

Scope of Services Will include, but is not limited to: • 24/7 IT helpdesk support • Proactive monitoring and maintenance of networks, servers, and end-user devices • Cybersecurity management, including threat detection and response • Cloud services management and optimisation • Software and hardware asset management • IT consultancy and strategic planning • Backup, Disaster recovery and business continuity planning • Regular reporting and performance reviews Procurement Process The procurement will be conducted in accordance with applicable PA23 regulations.

Further details, including premarket engagement, tender process, evaluation criteria, and timelines, will be set out in the forthcoming notices.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

This planned procurement notice is issued

This planned procurement notice is issued to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming opportunity to provide IT Managed Services.

02

The contracting authority is seeking to engage

The contracting authority is seeking to engage a qualified service provider to deliver comprehensive IT management, support, and consultancy across its operations.

03

To ensure continued efficiency, security, and innovation

To ensure continued efficiency, security, and innovation, the authority intends to appoint a specialist IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) capable of supporting both current and future requirements.

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Source & provenance
OCID
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Stage
planning · Planning
Source
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083492-2025
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