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Knole Academy - IT Support Services Contract

KNOLE ACADEMY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2021 at 13:21

Tender

02 Jul 2021 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Knole Academy, located at Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LE, UK, is seeking a supplier to fulfil its IT Support Services requirements through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender, titled "Knole Academy - IT Support Services Contract," has a significant procurement category of IT services encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract award date is set for 18 October 2021, with an initial active contract period of 1800 days. Notably, candidates had until 2 August 2021 to submit their tenders, and the authority has emphasised that it reserves the right to cancel the tender at any stage without incurring liability.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for IT service providers looking to expand their business offerings within the educational sector. Businesses that specialise in IT consultancy and support services, software development, or Internet solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes a rigorous selection criteria, requiring evidence of quality standards, relevant experience, and technical ability, which allows Knole Academy to identify capable suppliers that can meet their needs effectively. By participating in this tender, successful firms can establish a long-term relationship with a reputable educational institution and potentially secure future contracts in a growing market.

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Notice Title

Knole Academy - IT Support Services Contract

Notice Description

Knole Academy requires one supplier to fulfil its IT Support Services requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c2cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025959-2021
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
£564,275 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 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
KNOLE ACADEMY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luke.wood@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 7900920122

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN13 3LE
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Northern
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON

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