How to win: Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement

About this contract

Glen Oaks are looking for a Managed Services Provider (MSP) to fully manage their IT, comms, cyber and telephony. Most software is hosted on site; however, the plan is to migrate most systems to the cloud within the next 18 to 24 months. Users will be requested to contact the new supplier directly managing all calls with guidance provided by the in-house team. This is a four year contract.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Glen Oaks Housing Association scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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