Managed Services Provider for Information Technology (IT)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Quilpie Shire Council is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Managed Services Provider (MSP) to provide comprehensive Information Technology (IT) managed services, including the ongoing management, support, maintenance and monitoring of Council's IT environment to ensure reliable, secure and effective ICT operations. About This Invitation to Tender has been prepared by Peak Services on behalf of Quilpie Shire Council. Scope The scope includes: Ongoing management of Council's IT environment Support of Council's IT environment Maintenance of Council's IT environment Monitoring of Council's IT environment Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced as a Managed Services Provider Proven capability and capacity to deliver the Specification outlined in the Invitation to Tender Sound financial and technical background
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