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CA14939 - The Mercian Trust ITT for ICT Managed Service Procurement

THE MERCIAN TRUST

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AwardUpdate

23 Apr 2025 at 10:18

Award Notice
Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 08:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by The Mercian Trust for the provision of ICT Managed Services across its sites. This contract falls under the education and training services category and involves additional services like workstations, networks, personal computers, and telecommunications. The trust, located in Walsall, England, employed a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender stage commenced with a publication on 29th November 2024 and concluded on 2nd January 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. The status of the procurement has moved to the award stage, with an active award update as of 23rd April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT services and education-related technology solutions to expand their market presence, especially those proficient in IT consulting, software development, and telecommunications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this contract, as indicated by the Trust's preferences. The substantial contract value of GBP 2,831,975 and the multi-year contract period offer sustained business growth potential, encouraging firms with expertise in comprehensive ICT solutions to vie for the opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA14939 - The Mercian Trust ITT for ICT Managed Service Procurement

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust wishes to engage a single contractor to supply an ICT Managed Service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14939. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14939 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f083a64-ecaf-468a-8d82-63d4cf952c59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c1a74b-cdf2-483a-9325-ad8cc1ca50b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

30214000 - Workstations

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,831,975 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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