Managed Service Provider
The Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten is looking for a Managed Service Provider for the management of the Azure environment and network management. The assignment aims for integrated service delivery with a focus on cloud solutions and a reduced TCO.
Services · Restricted · European procedure
01What is being requested
The assignment concerns the delivery of Managed Services where the server environment is managed via Azure and various management activities such as network management and firewall management are integrated. The duration and exact scope of the core services and the option for Wifi-as-a-Service are established in the tender.
1. Design and configuration of an Azure cloud computing environment without any on-premise servers; 2. Migration of the current Virtual Data Center to Azure including project management; 3. Management of any required data connectivity lines between AHK network location(s) and Azure data centers; 4. Management of the (virtual) network within the Azure cloud environment; 5. Regular technical management of the Azure cloud environment (platform management), including various virtual servers (server management) and services, up to and including the management of the operating systems; 6. Netwo
02Strategic insight
Focus on demonstrating integrated service delivery and effective problem management. Ensure a strong substantiation of the technical competence of the personnel and relevant references. Emphasize the contribution to sustainability and reporting in accordance with the CSR Directive.
03Points of attention
04Can I take part?
05Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
06Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
07Likely competitors
08Tender documents
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10Frequently asked questions
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11Estimated value versus the market
€ 327K
€ 800K
€ 2,5 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436