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Academies for Character and Excellence - IT Managed Service

ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2024 at 08:53

TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2023 at 11:25

TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2023 at 15:33

Tender

13 Nov 2023 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE), a public educational institution in Totnes, United Kingdom, is seeking a contractor to provide an ICT Managed Service and associated project implementation and training services. The procurement process involves delivering ICT services across all schools within the trust in a coordinated manner, while also being adaptable to handle ad-hoc purchases. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, and the contract was signed on 4th March 2024.

This tender for the IT Managed Service presents business opportunities for companies in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses with experience in providing managed IT services to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract has been awarded to Computeam Ltd, an SME based in Stockport, United Kingdom, indicating a potential for growth and collaboration with similar companies.

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Notice Title

Academies for Character and Excellence - IT Managed Service

Notice Description

ACE wishes to engage a single contractor to supply an ICT Managed Service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust. This procurement involves the delivery of ICT across all the schools as part of a joined up programme of work, whilst at the same time being able to be flexible to deal with ad-hoc purchases and small projects that individual schools may need from time to time - all to a set of standards. At the same time a high quality managed service needs to be consistently delivered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Given the value involved and the critical nature of ICT to support teaching learning and management it is vital the Trust and whoever it chooses to work with to deliver both an ICT Managed Service and associated projects establishes an operating model that not only works for both parties but also delivers both to time and understanding the nuances of working in an educational environment. As bidders will see from the information provided it is absolutely clear that this procurement is all about delivery of ICT across all the schools as part of a joined up programme of work, whilst at the same time being able to be flexible to deal with ad-hoc purchases and small projects that individual schools may need from time to time - all to a set of standards. At the same time a high quality managed service needs to be consistently delivered. It is therefore critical that all parties know what is going on when and whilst formal monthly reporting is clearly a key necessity so is establishing an effective operating model that is resourced at the right times with the right people who can interface with both staff at Trust and school level.

Options: The Trust has an expectation to procure all the hardware and software it needs through the chosen bidder so long as a satisfactory method to show value for money can be agreed so as to assure the Trust that it is securing best value and is a compliant procurement process. Although for large volume and/or high value requirements the Trust reserves the right to procure separately and potentially through established public sector buying organisation frameworks

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a period of up to a further twelve (12) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007613-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

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

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253100 - Helpdesk services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

72315200 - Data network management services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

72541000 - Computer expansion services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Josie Medforth, Nick Jones-Whyte
Contact Email
josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk, nick.joneswhyte@acexcellence.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003034360

Buyer Location

Locality
DEVON
Postcode
TQ9 5TZ
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTEAM

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