Award

Inspire Trust - Technology Refresh of the IT Infrastructure Contract

THOMAS ROTHERHAM COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2021 at 09:21

Tender

01 Mar 2021 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Inspire Trust - Technology Refresh of the IT Infrastructure Contract" is overseen by Thomas Rotherham College, located in Rotherham, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the IT services industry category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 11th June 2021, valued at £1,205,800.50. The procurement method employed is selective, using a restricted procedure to identify and award contracts to capable suppliers. Key details regarding participation indicate that candidates were required to register on multiquote.com before the submission deadline of 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and infrastructure support. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience, quality standards, and technical capability may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technology solutions tailored for educational institutions. The selection criteria favour candidates who can provide documented evidence of their qualifications and experience in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Inspire Trust - Technology Refresh of the IT Infrastructure Contract

Notice Description

Inspire Trust, consisting of Thomas Rotherham College, Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School and Head Office (based at Thomas Rotherham College) requires one supplier to provide support, guidance and to deliver a Technology Refresh of the IT Infrastructure across the sites. Further information on the requirements can be found in the accompanying tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0296ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013157-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,205,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THOMAS ROTHERHAM COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luke.wood@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 7900920122

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 2BE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES

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