The Authority is seeking to procure a fully managed Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT) and Broadcast Network Service to replace its current network services contract, which expires in June 2027. The procurement will deliver a modern Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solution that supports Parliament's strategic objectives by providing secure, resilient, reliable and user-focused network services for Parliamentarians, their staff and the wider Parliamentary workforce, enabling the continued delivery of Parliamentary business and supporting future digital transformation. The appointed Supplier will be responsible for the end-to-end design, transition, delivery, operation, support, monitoring, security, maintenance and continuous improvement of Parliament's integrated IT, Operational Technology (OT) and Broadcast Network Services environment. This includes full lifecycle ownership and management of all infrastructure, hardware, software, service assets and associated tooling necessary to deliver the Services. The Authority is seeking a Supplier capable of delivering a secure, scalable and future-ready network environment that supports current operational requirements whilst enabling innovation, service evolution, automation and future technology transformation initiatives throughout the contract term. The Service Provider will be expected to deliver secure, resilient and high-performing network services aligned to the Authority's strategic direction, including the UK Parliament Technology Strategy.

Renewal: The Authority may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract for a further period of up to two (2) years, exercisable as two separate extension periods of one (1) year each (1+1), or as a single two-year extension. Options: “For the purposes of the PA 2023, the following potential modifications are provided for as required by paragraph 1 of Schedule 8, being modifications which have been unambiguously provided for here: The Authority is entitled to novate or assign any or all its rights and obligations (as applicable) under the Contract to the Delivery Authority from time to time without the consent of the Supplier, provided that any such assignment or novation does not materially increase the burden of the Supplier’s obligations under the Contract. The Authority may increase or decrease the size and number of the Authority Assets and increase or decrease the volumes of the Services deliverable under the Contract following the acquisition, disposal or closure of any Sites during the Term. The Authority may increase the Services deliverable under the Contract if all or part of the digital elements of MP constituency offices are brought within scope of the Contract, this could include (but is not limited to) constituency broadband management.

Procurement Act 2023

Competitive flexible procedure

Organisations interested in participating in this procurement should register on the Parliament's Atamis e-Sourcing Portal: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome Once registered, suppliers should search for the opportunity using the following details: Title: PI1301726 - Network Managed Service Provision This procurement will be conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023. This notice constitutes an invitation for suppliers to participate in the procurement process. The Authority is not inviting tenders at this stage. As part of the initial participation stage, suppliers will be required to complete and submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Conflict of Interest (COI) Declaration and, where applicable, an Ethical Wall Assessment (EWA). Only suppliers that return signed NDA's, COI's and where applicable EWA's, will be granted access to the detailed procurement documentation and invited to participate in subsequent stages of the procurement. The procurement documentation, participation requirements and instructions applicable to each stage of the procedure will be issued by the Authority through the Atamis Portal. Only suppliers successfully progressing through the Participation Stage will be invited to participate in subsequent stages of the procurement.

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