Tender

IT Consultancy Support

MINERVA LEARNING TRUST

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14 Apr 2022 at 09:34

Tender Notice
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09 Mar 2022 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Minerva Learning Trust is initiating a tender for "IT Consultancy Support" within the IT services industry, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and internet services. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, this open tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 30 April 2022. The estimated contract value is £180,000, and the successful vendor will engage in a multi-year project that begins on 1 May 2022 and extends until 31 August 2025. The Trust aims to appoint an IT Consultant Partner to aid in the implementation of phase 3 of their Digital Strategy, which involves comprehensive project delivery and equipment procurement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT consulting and support services. Companies that specialise in infrastructure reviews, software development, and the provision of ongoing IT support will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participation in this project not only offers a chance to collaborate with a prominent educational trust but also a potential long-term partnership as they modernise their digital infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Minerva Learning Trust are looking to appoint an IT Consultant Partner who can advise and implement phase 3 of the Trusts Digital Strategy. PHASE 3: DELIVER THE CHANGE At this stage work will commence to translate the plans into action. We will work with internal colleagues and external suppliers to deliver the 5-year plan. This phase will include. Commission expert support to help to lead on the delivery of the project Awarding supplier contracts to support delivery and implementation Procurement and tendering for equipment and technology Ongoing project monitoring, reporting, and reviewing Ongoing training and developing to support change Ongoing phased replacement programme As detailed previously this is a huge commitment and investment and consequently will include many sub-projects in pursuit of the end goal. Scope The scope of works are as follows: - Objective 1 Single Tenancy Advise and implementation of a migration to a single O365 tenancy Objective 2 Infrastructure review and replacement Advise and implementation of an infrastructure replacement programme Objective 3 Support Service Provide a 3rd line support package for the Trust IT team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29052219-fc7a-4c33-adc4-2fdf135fe70b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1d0e2-beb6-4d62-af58-0ac15aa959a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S36 1FD
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Westminster Constituency
Penistone and Stocksbridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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