Tender

Nexus Foundation Special School ICT Managed Service

NEXUS FOUNDATION SPECIAL SCHOOL

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Tender

14 Dec 2020 at 09:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nexus Foundation Special School (NFSS) is conducting a procurement process for the "Nexus Foundation Special School ICT Managed Service", primarily focused on IT services for the education sector. This tender is currently in the active phase and will be sourced through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action, given that it falls below the threshold. The tender period will conclude on 6th January 2021, and the contract, which spans five years, is set to commence on 2nd April 2021 and end on 1st April 2026. The contract value is estimated between £130,000 and £170,000, with the service to be provided at NFSS located on Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those that can offer consultancy, software development, and comprehensive support tailored to educational environments. Companies with experience in managing IT solutions, including service desk operations and infrastructure management, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the specific focus on managing ICT for a special school, vendors familiar with the educational sector and those that can demonstrate innovative approaches to service delivery will be particularly advantageous for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nexus Foundation Special School ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

Nexus Foundation Special School (NFSS) is an ambitious special school for children and young people with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom are on the autistic spectrum. NFSS caters for children ranging from 2 to 19 years at its site in Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge. Historically, the school employed its own ICT technician. This arrangement finished in November 2020. This procurement is for a full managed service for a period of 5 years. At a high level this will comprise of the following: For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but not be limited to; * onsite support based on a 50% full time commitment - 5 mornings a week * a core 41 week service with options for additional weekends * service desk and service desk software * staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation and management of all ICT infrastructure * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * strategic direction of ICT advice to the School * procurement of equipment based on agreed VfM Bidders should download the full details and application document from the schools website at: https://www.nexusschool.org.uk/1430/ict-tender-1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c8a4f3-1211-4081-bebe-003cab4ff055
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 1 Apr 2026 Over 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
NEXUS FOUNDATION SPECIAL SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TONBRIDGE
Postcode
TN11 8AA
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Judd
Westminster Constituency
Tonbridge

Further Information

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