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BC-10702 Shared Learning Trust Managed ICT

THE SHARED LEARNING TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2021 at 11:09

Tender

08 Mar 2021 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Shared Learning Trust, located in the Luton area, is seeking managed ICT support services for five of its schools through a tender titled "BC-10702 Shared Learning Trust Managed ICT." Classed under IT services, the procurement is currently in the award stage, having started with the tender solicitation on 8 March 2021 and scheduled to close on 7 April 2021. The contract duration is for three years, with options for two one-year extensions. The procurement process follows a selective method with a total estimated value of £3,500,000. Key contact for the tender is James Vaughan, reachable at james.vaughan@schoolsbuyingclub.com.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support solutions. Companies that can demonstrate capability in managing complete IT lifecycles, including hardware and software management for educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate. The successful bidder will also need to handle TUPE considerations for existing staff within the Local Government Pension Scheme, making this opportunity particularly attractive for established firms in the education sector.

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Notice Title

BC-10702 Shared Learning Trust Managed ICT

Notice Description

The Shared Learning Trust is a Trust based in the Luton area, and requires outsourced managed ICT support for 5 of their schools. Currently ICT support is provided across the Trust through a combination of outsourced providers and in house provision.The server contracts are managed externally by a third party and these remain out of scope for this procurement.It is envisaged that staff members will be eligible for TUPE which includes staff members who are currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice, procurement and installation through to the day to day support and management of hardware, software and IT contracts. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Shared Learning Trust is a Trust based in the Luton area, and requires outsourced managed ICT support for 5 of their schools. Currently ICT support is provided across the Trust through a combination of outsourced providers and in house provision.The server contracts are managed externally by a third party and these remain out of scope for this procurement.It is envisaged that staff members will be eligible for TUPE which includes staff members who are currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice, procurement and installation through to the day to day support and management of hardware, software and IT contracts. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods. The services are to be provided at the following addresses:The Chalks Hills Academy, Leagrave High St, Luton, LU4 0NEThe Stockwood Park Academy, Rotheram Avenue, Luton, LU1 5PPThe Linden Academy, Osborne Road, Luton, LU1 3HJThe Vale Academy, Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QPThe Rushmere Park Academy, East Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02998c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024048-2021
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,140,410 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 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
THE SHARED LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
James Vaughan
Contact Email
james.vaughan@schoolsbuyingclub.com
Contact Phone
+44 8452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU5 4QP
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON

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