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Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring a contract titled "Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment", focused on enhancing the learning environment through information technology services. This initiative is part of the Adult Education Budget (AEB) programme and aims to streamline various educational offerings for the residents of Sandwell. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2019 and runs until 31st July 2022, with a potential extension until 31st July 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with significant importance placed on the ability of external suppliers to submit quotations through the In-tend e-Tendering System. All tenders were required to be submitted by 5th June 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those offering educational and networking software solutions, as well as hardware provision. Competition may be favourable for companies capable of adapting to public sector requirements and those experienced in managing educational platforms. As the contract affects a significant programme aimed at improving educational access within the community, success in this tender may lead to further collaboration opportunities with local authorities and educational bodies, supporting growth in the education technology sector.

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Notice Title

Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment - AWARD

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c824995b-7c0e-4c56-8ead-c3c207470671
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff20b213-58f7-40e2-8451-3796c23ca06b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,393 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETBUILDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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