Contracts Finder Notice for the Provision of Enterprise Solutions for End to End Information Communication Technology (ICT) 2019

HTE is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology Solutions (ICT) for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) hardware, software, and associated services. The scope of this Framework Agreement across 1 (One) Lot includes end-to end OEM offerings of all the below ICT categories, including any other product, service or solution which can be reasonably described as ICT.

The Framework Agreement will enable customers to form subsequent Call off Contracts direct with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's); without having to liaise and/or procure OEM solutions from Value Added Resellers or Subcontractors, for their own branded hardware, software and/or associated services.

OEM Hardware solutions are to include; client devices, data storage solutions, digital technology devices, enterprise servers, housing and power, networking solutions, peripherals and any other items which may be reasonably described as hardware

Software solutions are to include; cloud service & Solutions, Operating Software, programmes and applications, auditing and testing, Software Asset Management (SAM), Software Portfolio Management (SPM), software support/ maintenance services and other products, solutions or services which may reasonably be described as software, programs or applications.

ICT Security solutions to include; hardware, software, application security,and other products, solutions or services which may reasonably be described as ICT Security.

ICT Technology Assisted Services to include; consultancy, education & training, support/ maintenance, application services, deployments, configuration, data destruction, installation, managed Services, helpdesk, security, logistics and any other items which may be reasonably described as a technology assisted service.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.