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IT Managed Service - Kingsmeadow

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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22 Aug 2025 at 07:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "IT Managed Service - Kingsmeadow" has been conducted by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England. The tender, categorized under IT services and office computing machinery, aimed to appoint a supplier for a 24-month IT managed service with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the award on 8th August 2025, with the contract running from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2029. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the tender emphasises sustainability and ethical sourcing with a total award value of £82,106.64 to Stone Technologies Limited.

This contract presents significant opportunities for IT businesses, particularly those skilled in managing IT infrastructures, offering 24/7 support, and providing innovative security and backup solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on cloud and on-premise infrastructure management stand to benefit. The procurement process aligns with industry standards requiring 'priced' and 'options' comparisons, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with educational trusts in the UK. Moreover, companies capable of providing scalable solutions for data storage and security are well-placed to meet the trust's emerging needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Managed Service - Kingsmeadow

Notice Description

This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Kingsmeadow Community School to procure IT Managed Service for 24 months plus 2 x optional 12-month extensions via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. Kingsmeadow Community School is a Secondary (11-18) provision based in Dunston, Gateshead. They currently have 970 pupils on the school roll. The list below details the requirements based on elements of the current service that would need to continue: - Server and Infrastructure Support - IT Service Desk with 24/7 system monitoring - Customer Portal - Live Service Reports - Dedicated Service Management - Backup & Anti-Virus Management - Microsoft Updates - Cloud Infrastructure Support - On-premise Infrastructure Support - On Site Support - Access to Emergency Loan Equipment - Liaising with 3rd Parties In addition to the above, the Customer requires a new security solution as the current antivirus system is no longer fit for purpose. The Trust current have Sophos Central Intercept X installed on all computers on site. The Supplier is requested to price for Crowdstrike (to enable like for like comparison) then within the optional extras, outline pricing for any suitable alternatives that may be considered through contract mobilisation. The Customer requires a solution capable of backing up their Virtual Machines (VMs) to their local NAS located in a different building, as well as online or cloud storage. For the purposes of pricing this tender, it should be assumed that 4.5TB of space is required. The pricing structure for additional storage beyond that should be included in the tender response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-363fcbd9-454a-4eeb-9fea-c7858b9d1a6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d21afa-140f-493f-b65c-3aa94cd11464
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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