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Beeches Learning and Development Trust ~ IT & Network Services Tender

BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Tender

24 Nov 2022 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Beeches Learning and Development Trust has recently completed a procurement process for IT & Network Services. This contract opportunity, categorised under computer network services, was awarded to Joskos Solutions Ltd. The Trust sought a supplier capable of providing IT services across its academy group, including ongoing maintenance, support, and strategic development. The contract, valued at GBP 482,552, was signed on 26th May 2023, and covers a delivery region in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the tender was in the award stage.

This tender by the Beeches Learning and Development Trust presents growth opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry. Businesses with expertise in IT & Network Services, particularly in educational environments, are well-suited to compete. The Trust's focus on proactive IT system development and cybersecurity highlights the need for innovative and quality-driven service providers. The contract period runs from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2028, offering a stable and long-term partnership for successful bidders to support the Trust's IT capabilities.

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Notice Title

Beeches Learning and Development Trust ~ IT & Network Services Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for Beeches Learning & Development Trust. The Beeches Learning and Development Trust (BLDT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in which Burnham Grammar is the lead and sponsor school. The MAT is a single legal entity and is the employer and holder of land titles and the trust board is accountable for all academies in the group, and made up of trustees, the majority of whom are current Burnham Grammar School governors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Beeches Learning & Development Trust may grow further, with a number of additional schools becoming part of the Trust during this contract period. The provision of IT & Network services at these schools, if they have joined the Trust, or ended their current IT & Network Services contract, will fall under the scope of this contract. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide this service at these additional schools using the same costing model applied to the successful tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the contract. The Trust is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the Trust's IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support Beeches Learning & Development Trust's strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in schools, 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 the latest and evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a Secondary and Primary 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 present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Trustees on a weekly/monthly basis *Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities *Required to ensure through monitoring and visible measures the accountability and performance of onsite technicians *Required to evidence a proactive approach towards Cybersecurity and Proactive Network protection *Required to provide IT support for students sitting exams The contract will provide onsite support, including maintenance, via the on-site technician/s located in school 5 days a week 52 weeks of the year. The successful contractor will be expected to provide and manage the service against an agreed Strategic Development Plan, ensuring the ongoing improvement of the Trust's IT capability. 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 out with the 190 academic term-time days to minimise any disruption to pupil education and teaching activities. Please see SQ Document for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038835
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020925-2023
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£482,552 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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
BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
SL1 7HG
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Cliveden
Westminster Constituency
Beaconsfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOSKOS SOLUTIONS

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