How to win: GB-London: IT Managed Services - Stage 1 Assessment

About this contract

Initial assessment of suppliers' suitability and capability to deliver IT Managed Services, prior to invitation to the next stage of the procurement process. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — The Careers and Enterprise Company scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £500,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 6 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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