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Westfield Academy - ICT Support Services

Westfield Academy (Watford)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Aug 2021 at 09:27

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Tender

04 Mar 2021 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender for "Westfield Academy - ICT Support Services" issued by Westfield Academy (Watford) focuses on providing fully managed IT support services. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is primarily located in Manchester, with a planned duration of five years starting from the contract's approval date on 9 August 2021. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, inviting qualified bidders to submit their proposals by 8 April 2021. The total contract value is approximately £455,889, and there is an option to extend the contract for an additional year beyond the initial term.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in transition to cloud-based solutions, Google technologies, and support strategies. Companies that possess strong capabilities in managing IT infrastructure for educational institutions and can demonstrate knowledge in integrating ICT into teaching and learning strategies will be particularly well-suited to participate. With the anticipated shift towards a fully cloud-based environment and the implementation of a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) approach for students, vendors who can offer innovative IT solutions and effective support structures will have the upper hand in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westfield Academy - ICT Support Services

Notice Description

Westfield Academy requires a Fully Managed IT support service. This Contract will also allow the School to enable the implementation of its vision to successfully amend the ICT provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single contract will be awarded for the provision of fully managed IT services. The intention is that the successful company will support the Academy in effectively delivering it's vision for ICT; Over the duration of the 5 year contract we expect to; ? move from a microsoft solution to an almost fully Google solution. (Within 2 years) ? move to a chromebook solution. (Within 2 years.) ? move all students to a BYOD solution. (Within 3 years) ? move the Academy to a fully cloud based solution ? move to a solution where, as part of the contract, there is no longer a need for a full-time on-site resource as the majority of support will be off-site. ? Move from, the perception of, being behind others schools as regards the use of ICT, to being a lead school with google. ? To ensure that the use of ICT is fully integrated into the Academy Teaching & Learning strategy. The contract will cover the following distinct service elements: - Onsite Service desk / Helpdesk - A single point of

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 48 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02985d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019159-2021
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
Large

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
£455,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westfield Academy (Watford)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTSFORDSHIRE
Postcode
WD18 6NS
Postcode Area
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON LIMITED

Further Information

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