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Plashet School - IT & Network Services Tender

PLASHET SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2021 at 15:15

Tender

07 May 2021 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Plashet School is inviting tenders for IT and Network Services as part of a process classified under the "Computer network services" industry. The contract is set to begin on 19th February 2022 and will last for an initial three-year period, concluding on 18th February 2025, with a potential two-year extension available. The tender notice was issued to identify capable suppliers who can offer comprehensive IT support and enhancements to the school’s IT systems, located in East Ham, London. The procurement is being conducted via a selective method, allowing for up to ten suppliers to proceed to the tender stage after an evaluation of their submissions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs experienced in educational IT services. Companies offering expertise in IT network management, careful compliance with educational standards, and the capability to engage with school governance will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Interested businesses should leverage their understanding of the educational sector to demonstrate their ability to provide comprehensive IT support, including systems development and 24/7 network monitoring, ensuring minimal disruption to educational activities during maintenance periods.

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Notice Title

Plashet School - IT & Network Services Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for Plashet School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for Plashet School. Plashet is a popular girls' secondary school of up to 1500 pupils, which draws students from across the London Borough of Newham and from neighbouring boroughs. There are circa 190 teaching and support staff. The school is housed in two buildings on opposite sides of Plashet Grove, linked by the award-winning Plashet Unity Bridge. East Ham Tube Station and High Street North are within five minutes' walk of the school. Plashet has a long history dating back to 1932 when the East Ham Grammar School for Girls first opened on the South site. In the 1950s, the North site was built and Plashet County Secondary Modern School for Girls was opened. These two schools were amalgamated into Plashet School in 1972 and the two sites were physically linked by the Unity Bridge in November 2000. This has provided a safer and quicker way to cross the very busy street separating the buildings. The School is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support Plashet School's strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in school, both for academic and administrative purposes. Proven expertise in the proactive development of IT Systems in an Educational Environment is essential. The selected service provider shall be: *Fully conversant with evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a Secondary School environment *Required to evidence their Quality Assurance and Security Systems *Required to evidence their proposed Key Performance Indicator measures for the contract *Required to periodically present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Governors *Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities *Experienced in Network design in a Secondary School environment The contract will provide onsite support, including maintenance, currently via the two on-site technicians located in school 5 days a week 52 weeks of the year. The School is receptive to proposals of alternative support models. Comprehensive off-site system support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Maintenance and System Development activities shall be undertaken outside the 190 academic term-time days to minimise any disruption to pupil education and teaching activities. The contract will commence on 19 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, ending 18 February 2025, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of up to two years at the discretion of the governing body. The contract will provide Technical Management and on-site technicians, to the Schools ICT Infrastructure, including: *Full server support and monitoring *Fully Managed Helpdesk with Remote Support *Full workstation support, software support, hardware support and repairs *Staff, Governor's and Student Network & email accounts and access setup and management. *Proactive contract management to ensure best value for money across all areas of management systems and utilities. *24/7/365 network monitoring with call out and emergency 24/7/365 contact Please see SQ Document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025507-2021
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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£587,227 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLASHET SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E6 1DG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Plashet
Westminster Constituency
East Ham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOSKOS SOLUTIONS

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