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Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust - ICT Partner

DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI - ACADEMY TRUST

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17 Mar 2023 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust has initiated a tender process for selecting an ICT Partner with a contract value of GBP 8,000,000. The Trust aims to modernize and streamline its ICT services across 13 schools in the Dunstable and Bedford area. The procurement stage is currently in the phase of Competitive procedure with negotiation, with the tender period ending on 14th April 2023, and the invitation date set for 21st April 2023.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for ICT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, and IT support. Companies interested in delivering strategic advice, on-site services, service desk support, infrastructure management, and staff training aligned with the Trust's objectives are well-suited to compete. The procurement method emphasises a selective approach engaging in a competitive procedure with negotiation to ensure the selection of an innovative and forward-looking partner for a long-term ICT service partnership.

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Notice Title

Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust - ICT Partner

Notice Description

The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust (DSAMAT) encompasses 13 schools and circa 3071 pupils in and around Dunstable and Bedford. The Trust Head Office is based at Manshead CE Academy. The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust (DSAMAT) was established in 2016 by the Diocese of St Albans. We are an inclusive Trust, working with schools in the Diocese of St Albans (the Local Authority areas of Hertfordshire, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, parts of the London Borough of Barnet and two parishes in Buckinghamshire). Our Trust works with Church of England and community schools that share our values and ethos, and a commitment to a broad education that prepares pupils for a happy, fulfilled life. We have a clear vision about creating and maintaining successful schools that serve their unique local communities through the provision of a rich and diverse curriculum underpinned by Christian values. The Trust exists to make a difference and improve the lives of our pupils, staff, and wider community. To do this, we have three strategic aims: 1. To deliver an excellent education for children and young people, that will enable them to flourish throughout their lives. 2. To be an employer of choice, ensuring that staff and volunteers flourish in our care and are enabled to be the best that they can be. 3. To act as responsible stewards, securing strong and sustainable futures for our schools and communities Like many Trusts DSAMAT has brought together a group of schools all of which originally had their own ICT strategies, technologies, support arrangements, finances, teaching and learning approaches using ICT etc., so from a Trust perspective DSAMAT 'inherited' a number of 'ICT islands'. Some progress has been made to begin to join up services. The Trust has plans for further expansion over the next 5 years - possible as much as another 10 schools including one secondary, so an ICT strategy is required to stabilize the current cohort of schools and provide a foundation for future growth. The current ICT Support across the Trust is currently provided by a mix of both Trust-employed and contractor (3rd party) staff. The Trust is taking the opportunity to go to the market to identify the best innovative and forward-looking partner to provide a single, holistic service and support them in the delivery and development of their ICT provision over the next five years. The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Managed Service will then receive a detailed set of requirements. For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the service will include, but is not be limited to; * strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * a 42 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary * 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 approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets aligned to the Trusts objectives * in school support for the integration and upgrade of the communications and security infrastructure Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There may be a requirement for TUPE of up to two existing Trust employees

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust (DSAMAT) encompasses 13 schools and circa 3071 pupils in and around Dunstable and Bedford. The Trust Head Office is based at Manshead CE Academy. The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust (DSAMAT) was established in 2016 by the Diocese of St Albans. We are an inclusive Trust, working with schools in the Diocese of St Albans (the Local Authority areas of Hertfordshire, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, parts of the London Borough of Barnet and two parishes in Buckinghamshire). Our Trust works with Church of England and community schools that share our values and ethos, and a commitment to a broad education that prepares pupils for a happy, fulfilled life. We have a clear vision about creating and maintaining successful schools that serve their unique local communities through the provision of a rich and diverse curriculum underpinned by Christian values. The Trust exists to make a difference and improve the lives of our pupils, staff, and wider community. To do this, we have three strategic aims: 1. To deliver an excellent education for children and young people, that will enable them to flourish throughout their lives. 2. To be an employer of choice, ensuring that staff and volunteers flourish in our care and are enabled to be the best that they can be. 3. To act as responsible stewards, securing strong and sustainable futures for our schools and communities Like many Trusts DSAMAT has brought together a group of schools all of which originally had their own ICT strategies, technologies, support arrangements, finances, teaching and learning approaches using ICT etc., so from a Trust perspective DSAMAT 'inherited' a number of 'ICT islands'. Some progress has been made to begin to join up services. The Trust has plans for further expansion over the next 5 years - possible as much as another 10 schools including one secondary, so an ICT strategy is required to stabilize the current cohort of schools and provide a foundation for future growth. The current ICT Support across the Trust is currently provided by a mix of both Trust-employed and contractor (3rd party) staff. The Trust is taking the opportunity to go to the market to identify the best innovative and forward-looking partner to provide a single, holistic service and support them in the delivery and development of their ICT provision over the next five years. The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Managed Service will then receive a detailed set of requirements. For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the service will include, but is not be limited to; * strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * a 42 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary * 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 approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets aligned to the Trusts objectives * in school support for the integration and upgrade of the communications and security infrastructure Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There may be a requirement for TUPE of up to two existing Trust employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b3eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007851-2023
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
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
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI - ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CADDINGTON
Postcode
LU1 4BB
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Caddington
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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