IT Frameworks

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IT Frameworks

• Jim Davies
• Senior IT Frameworks Manager
• OGCbuying.solutions

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Agenda

• The IT Goods Associated Services Framework
• The Benefits
• Framework Scope
• Catalogue Ordering
• Further Competition
• Contract Management

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The Framework

• Completely Legal
• Mainly covers the old GCat framework
• 29 suppliers
• Live from May 2006
• Fixed 4 year life-span
• Standard contractual terms

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What are the Benefits?

• EU Compliant
• Reduced timescales compared to full OJEU
• Uses Standard Terms and Conditions
• Option to add Special Terms
• Free to customers
• OGCbs contract management and support

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How Does Contract Management Help You?

• Supplier Review
• Supplier Audit
• Management Information
• Customer Assistance

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IT Goods Scope

• What IT Hardware Can I Buy?
• Client Devices

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Scope

• What IT Hardware Can I Buy?
• IT Consumables Accessories

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Scope

• What IT Hardware Can I Buy?
• Network Infrastructure Equipment

LAN/WAN
Routers
Servers
Mainframes
Hubs
Switches
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Scope

• What IT Hardware Can I Buy?
• Peripherals

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Scope

• What Software Can I Buy?
• Data Management, Utilities, Storage software
• Development, Design, Test software
• Network, Security, Maintenance software

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Scope

• What Software Can I Buy?
• Office Productivity, Tools, Miscellaneous
  Applications Database
• Operating Systems
• ERP Application

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Scope

• Licencing
• Memoranda of
• Understanding (MOU)
• Bulk Licence Agreement
• (BLA)

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Scope

• Reseller
• Covers everything in the previous categories, so
  the resellers may be considered capable
  suppliers in all of the other categories

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Associated Services

• Pre-sales Support Services
• Installation, warranty, maintenance support
• Hardware and software configuration and
  optimisation
• Support, helpdesk and training
• Disposal/recycling facilities
• Contracted at time of purchasing Goods

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Catalogue Ordering

• Catalogue Selection
• Call Off Requirements

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Further Competition

• Invitation to Quote facility (ITQ)
• Invite All Capable Suppliers

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IT Frameworks from OGCbuying.solutions

• How Do I.
• Access Catalist?
• A. http//www.ogcbuyingsolutions.gov.uk
• Contact the Service Desk?
• Tel [phone] or
• Email custcare_at_ogcbs.gsi.gov.uk

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IT Goods Associated Services Specialist
Solutions

• BENEFITS

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IT Goods Associated Services

• Any more questions?