Tender

Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 May 2019 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting bids for the tender titled "Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment". This contract, classified under the Information Technology Services sector, is aimed at enhancing the learning infrastructure used in various educational programmes within Sandwell, West Midlands. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 5th June 2019 at 15:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st August 2019 and will last initially for three years, ending on 31st July 2022, with a possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure through the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the IT and educational services sectors. Companies experienced in providing IT solutions and networking software, as well as those offering educational software and hardware, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish a long-term relationship with a local authority, fostering growth and sustainability within the community. Interested companies can express their interest and access further details through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment

Notice Description

Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment Sandwell Adult and Family Learning (SAFL) currently operates under an external contract from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and from September 2019 West Midlands Combined Authority under the Adult Education Budget (AEB). Under this contract the Council will deliver a wide variety learning opportunities to residents of Sandwell in subjects ranging from English and maths to sewing and dressmaking. The current ICT network does not meet the requirements of the contract and can no longer be supported by Sandwell MBC's corporate ICT department. SAFL are therefore seeking to obtain quotations for an external company to create and maintain the learning environment to go live in August 2019 at the beginning of the next contract year. The contract will be for an initial three (3) year period from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2022 with the option to extend for a further one (1) year period until 31st July 2023. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 5th June 2019 at 15:00hrs Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4271cd5e-fe5d-4ae5-8634-0a2f18a32beb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d03d7-91bb-40cf-ad62-42bc24490897
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48210000 - Networking software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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