Tender

Pontefract Academies Trust - Strategic ICT & Managed Service Partner

PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

02 Aug 2021 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

Pontefract Academies Trust has initiated a tender titled "Pontefract Academies Trust - Strategic ICT & Managed Service Partner", focusing on IT services within the education sector. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 72000000, is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd September 2021. The expected contract period is for 68 months, starting from December 2021 to July 2027, with a total contract value estimated at £4,000,000. Bidders should note that the procurement method follows a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in strategic partnering, cloud transitions, and managed services tailored for educational institutions. Companies that can provide innovative ICT solutions, infrastructure management, and support services for schools are well-suited to compete in this process. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate capacity for scalability—such as integrating additional sites and offering supplementary services—will have a competitive edge as the trust anticipates growth in the coming years.

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Notice Title

Pontefract Academies Trust - Strategic ICT & Managed Service Partner

Notice Description

At a high level an indication of the services to be provided are detailed below but in terms of approach to the delivery of the services the new partner will be expected to deliver the 68 month contract as follows: From Contract Signature - Expected December 2021 * Provide Strategic Partnering activities to develop the use of ICT across the Trust (8 months as partnering services only) From 1st August 2022 until 31st July 2027 * Continue to provide the Strategic partnering services as a central function of the Trust * Provide a fully outsourced managed service for all schools (60 months for managed service and partnering services) In addition to the initial provision this procurement will also enable the Trust, at is sole discretion to; * include additional sites (The Trust is expected to grow in size in the next 5 years) * purchase additional goods and/or services for schools throughout the contract For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but not be limited to; * strategic Partnering services to support the to deliver a 'co-ordinated' and developmental ICT service to its schools that is both inclusive and innovative. In essence this is about facilitating and ensuring that the Trust and its schools really make the best use of ICT in teaching, learning and management * to lead on a 'transition to the cloud' project including technical elements regarding cloud architecture and support for users in schools on this developmental path. * a core 50-week service * service desk * local staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation and management of all ICT infrastructure * supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value (BV) approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties eg broadband and VoIP provider * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets regarding support for e.g. employability of students Bidders should note the following; * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * TUPE will apply from the existing managed service supplier. There are no potential transferees from the Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

A high level an indication of the services to be provided are detailed below but in terms of approach to the delivery of the services the new partner will be expected to deliver the 68 month contract as follows: From Contract Signature - Expected December 2021 * Provide Strategic Partnering activities to develop the use of ICT across the Trust (8 months as partnering services only) From 1st August 2022 until 31st July 2027 * Continue to provide the Strategic partnering services as a central function of the Trust * Provide a fully outsourced managed service for all schools (60 months for managed service and partnering services) In addition to the initial provision this procurement will also enable the Trust, at is sole discretion to; * include additional sites (The Trust is expected to grow in size in the next 5 years) * purchase additional goods and/or services for schools throughout the contract For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but not be limited to; * strategic Partnering services to support the to deliver a 'co-ordinated' and developmental ICT service to its schools that is both inclusive and innovative. In essence this is about facilitating and ensuring that the Trust and its schools really make the best use of ICT in teaching, learning and management * to lead on a 'transition to the cloud' project including technical elements regarding cloud architecture and support for users in schools on this developmental path. * a core 50-week service * service desk * local staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation and management of all ICT infrastructure * supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value (BV) approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties eg broadband and VoIP provider * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets regarding support for e.g. employability of students Bidders should note the following; * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * TUPE will apply from the existing managed service supplier. There are no potential transferees from the Trust

Options: 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cf27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018361-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Geoff Chandler
Contact Email
geoff.chandler@moxton-education.com
Contact Phone
+44 1400272408

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTEFRACT
Postcode
WF8 4HH
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Pontefract North
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

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