Award

Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (MGfL) (2022)

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2021 at 08:56

Tender

29 Jul 2021 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Medway Council seeking tenders for the provision of the Medway Grid for Learning (MGfL) services, categorised under IT services including consulting and software development. This tender, which is currently at the award stage, has an overall contract value of £250,000 and encompasses services such as first-line support and email filtering. The contract period is set for one year, starting from 1 April 2022, with an option to extend for an additional year based on performance. The deadline for submission of bids was 3 September 2021, and the contract has been awarded to Adept Education.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in providing IT services, particularly those with expertise in educational IT solutions and support. Companies that offer services like website hosting, virus protection, and secure remote access will be well-suited to compete. With Medway Council's focus on quality and cost as key award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate strong performance metrics and competitive pricing may find this tender to be an advantageous pathway for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (MGfL) (2022)

Notice Description

The requirement is fully detailed in the Service Specification and in conjunction with the ICT minimum requirement - appendix A which is attached to the competition documentation. The Specification describes the key features of the service being commissioned and the expectations of Medway Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is fully detailed in the Service Specification and in conjunction with the ICT minimum requirement - appendix A which is attached to the competition documentation. The Specification describes the key features of the service being commissioned and the expectations of Medway Council. The Council's approach is to commission a single Lead Provider to offer the services in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the service specification. The proposed contract period for this service will be 1 year with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Renewal: The proposed contract period for this service will be 1 year with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cdf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028300-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Victor Ogunyemi
Contact Email
victor.ogunyemi@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634337843

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADEPT EDUCATION

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