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SLC - Education Digital Futures - Education ICT Managed Service

South Lanarkshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 14:37

Award Notice
Tender

14 Dec 2023 at 12:47

Tender Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2023 at 12:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has successfully completed the competitive procurement process entitled "SLC - Education Digital Futures - Education ICT Managed Service" under the CPV classification 72222300 for information technology services. The procurement sought a fully managed ICT service for education across all establishments within South Lanarkshire. The procurement method used was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), allowing for innovative solutions and thorough supplier proposal evaluations. The tender phase last ended on 31 January 2024, with active contract awards and an optional extension of up to five years based on performance and the availability of funding. The primary procurement category is services, and the procurement stages included both tender and award phases. Contracts worth a significant value of £59,000,000 have been signed, with the initial contract execution dated 3 February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers proficient in ICT managed services, particularly those with capabilities for innovation in educational technologies. Businesses specialising in advanced IT solutions, networking, security services, software maintenance, and comprehensive digital education platforms would find this tender highly suitable. With the competitive procedure enabling negotiation, there is room for suppliers to demonstrate their unique offerings and tailor their solutions to meet the council’s objectives of enhancing educational environments and digital transformation. The procurement demands high-quality service delivery, and the inclusion of various compliance certificates and declarations ensures that only well-qualified and reliable suppliers can compete, making it an excellent opportunity for established IT service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLC - Education Digital Futures - Education ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a supplier to provide an Education Managed Service for all Education establishments within South Lanarkshire. The objective of this procurement exercise is to put in place a fully managed ICT managed service for Education which builds on this position of strength, which continues to offer schools with modern and transformative environments and digital solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement route will be via Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) which allows for innovation and to negotiate with suppliers on their proposals.

Renewal: The contract has an optional extension of 5 years subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c329
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009929-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£59,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract has an optional extension of 5 years, if extension is executed further notices will be published in 2034/35.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM Education

Further Information

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