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Orwell Multi Academy Trust ~ IT & Networks Services

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE

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04 Oct 2024 at 08:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Orwell Multi Academy Trust's IT & Networks Services has been completed, awarding the contract to Sweethaven Computers Ltd. Prince of Wales Drive, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, acted as the buying organisation. The tender, classified under the computer network services industry category (CPV code: 72700000), was conducted using a restricted procedure. The contract is set to commence on the 1st of January 2025 and will run until the 31st of December 2029. The total contract value is £881,348, and the procurement process was specifically designed to include SMEs, though not VCSEs, which aligns with its inclusive procurement objectives in the East of England region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the computer network services sector, particularly SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive IT and network solutions. Companies that specialise in these services and aim to expand within the educational sector would find this award highly beneficial. The structured and selective nature of the procurement method suggests that reliable quality and timeliness are prioritised, allowing suppliers to demonstrate their specialised skills and secure long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orwell Multi Academy Trust ~ IT & Networks Services

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for Orwell Multi Academy Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b64ad284-637e-47cf-aa0e-52ae9eca787f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a7efd8-6f6a-4f25-b89c-36848d9241a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£881,348 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£881,348 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP2 8PY
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWEETHAVEN COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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