Tender

Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (2024)

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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04 Jan 2024 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council is inviting tenders for the Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (2024) project. The procurement aims to commission a lead provider to offer services according to specified criteria. The contract period is initially two years, with a possible extension of one year based on performance against Key Performance Indicators. The tender deadline is 9th February 2024, and the contract period is from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2027. The procurement falls under the IT services category.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should focus on meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the service specification provided by Medway Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (2024)

Notice Description

Medway Council is seeking to commission for the provision of Medway Grid for Learning across the Medway catchment area utilising a single lead provider model. The Council's approach is to commission a single Lead Provider to offer the services in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the service specification. The requirement is fully detailed in the Service Specification and in conjunction with the ICT minimum requirement - appendix A which is attached to the competition documentation. The Specification describes the key features of the service being commissioned and the expectations of Medway Council. The proposed contract period for this service will be two years with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff23748-509b-4bb3-aa75-13bccac01e02
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victor Ogunyemi
Contact Email
victor.ogunyemi@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634337843

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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