Tender

Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT Service

BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED

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Tender

28 Dec 2018 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited is initiating a tender for the "Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT Service," aiming to secure a comprehensive suite of managed services for its Academies. This procurement falls under the "services" category and is classified specifically as internet service providers and technical computer support services. The tender period closes on 15th February 2019, with a contract start date anticipated for 2nd September 2019 and a duration of three years, potentially extended for an additional two years based on performance. This initiative is located at SG175QS, in Shefford, England, with a budget ranging from £2,000,000 to £5,000,000, utilising a selective procurement method outlined under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed IT services, particularly those capable of delivering onsite staffing, remote support, and comprehensive service management. Companies that can offer training and consultancy, as well as supply equipment and software, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that provide optional services such as managed broadband and services for nursery schools could also find potential avenues for growth within this contract. The inclusive nature of this procurement, encouraging participation from SMEs, enhances the possibility for smaller firms to engage and expand their market share in public sector contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT Service

Notice Description

Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) require a full suite of managed services for its Academies. In summary, this includes an element of onsite staffing in academies, remote support, service management, service desk, updates and patching service, training and consultancy, supply of equipment and software. The funding for the new Pixbrook school is also included in this procurement. There are also two optional services required; 1] a managed broadband service 2] a service for Nursery Schools. The procurement is advertised for 3 years with an option, based on performance, for a further 2 years. We believe that TUPE will apply. Please visit www.bestacademies.org.uk/ictprocurement to access the method of gaining the PQQ documentation. The PQQ stage finishes on the 15th February 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f48c1b4-eec9-4b09-8af5-79afaf604a27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccc6f90-4f2e-493e-834e-2a54ab595785
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above 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

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2022 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
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Craig Smith
Contact Email
csmith@bestacademies.org.uk
Contact Phone
01462413511

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5QS
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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