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Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ IT & Network Services Tender

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Tender

24 Nov 2022 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Holy Cross Catholic High School in Lancashire has completed a tender process for IT & Network Services. The contract, now active, was awarded to Dataspire Solutions Ltd with a value of £438,973.52. The procurement stage was conducted as a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract covers Computer network services and is classified under services. The contract commences on 1 August 2023 for an initial three-year period, extending to 31 July 2026. The successful Supplier will provide IT & Network services for the school, including maintenance, technical management, and support for various systems.

This tender opportunity by the Holy Cross Catholic High School presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to offer their services in the field of IT & Network Services. Businesses fully versed in evolving legislation, quality assurance, security systems, and network design in a school environment are well-suited to compete. The contract, which covers a range of services, requires onsite assistance, offsite support, and 24/7 system monitoring. With an initial period of three years and possible extension, this opportunity holds growth potential for entities capable of delivering reliable and comprehensive IT & Network solutions.

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Notice Title

Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ IT & Network Services Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for Holy Cross Catholic High School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 and Senior Staff *Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities *Experienced in Network design in a Secondary School environment *Required to support all current and future School systems *Experienced in managing Cloud Based Solutions in a Secondary School environment *Expected to support the interface and management of all Telephony and CCTV Systems The contract will provide onsite support, including maintenance, currently on-site via the Network Manager for five half days and two full-time agency Support Technicians located in school 5 days a week 52 weeks of the year, with offsite helpdesk support. The School is receptive to proposals of alternative support models. It is not anticipated that TUPE will apply as there will be no contracted staff at the point of the new contract commencing. 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 1 August 2023 for an initial period of three years, ending 31 July 2026 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 School's ICT Infrastructure, including: *Full server support and monitoring *Fully Managed Helpdesk with Remote Support *Full workstation support, software support, hardware support and repairs *Staff 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 *LCC Netsweeper See SQ Document for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020100-2023
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£438,973 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 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
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
PR7 3LS
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATASPIRE SOLUTIONS

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