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Community Schools Trust ICT Tender

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2024 at 16:37

Tender

14 Dec 2023 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Community Schools Trust is seeking a strategic partner to manage ICT services across its six schools, which includes five schools in London (Hackney and Newham boroughs) and one UTC in Norwich. The procurement process, titled "Community Schools Trust ICT Tender," falls under the IT services category and uses a selective procurement method. The contract, starting on 1st August 2024, will initially last for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years based on client satisfaction. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with Sweethaven Education being selected as the supplier, and the contract has a total value of £4.5 million. The procurement was managed by the Community Schools Trust, located at Forest Gate Community School in London, with the contract being signed on 17th September 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, internet services, and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide high-quality, proactive ICT managed services and adhere to industry best practices are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract's focus on maintaining high service standards through key performance indicators (KPIs) can help businesses demonstrate their capabilities and secure extended contracts. Additionally, the opportunity to manage ICT services for a diverse set of schools in multiple locations provides a platform for service providers to expand their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Community Schools Trust ICT Tender

Notice Description

The Community Schools Trust has 5 schools and academies in London and one UTC in Norwich. The Trust are tendering their ICT services for the 6 schools in one Lot. The Trust is looking for a strategic partner to effectively and proactively manage their ICT managed services in accordance with industry best practice to provide a consistently high standard of service throughout the Trust. TUPE will apply to the 6 IT Technicians across the Trust. The London Schools are in the Boroughs of Hackney and Newham.Full details of the service requirements, scoring criteria and Trust ICT strategic objectives are in the tender documentation. The contract start date is the 1st of August 2024 and this will be for an initial three-year period. There is an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and client agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward high levels of service and support with KPIs in place to ensure the c

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Community Schools Trust (the "Trust") has 5 schools and academies in London and one Universal Technical College (UTC) based in Norwich. The Trust are tendering for its ICT services encompassing all 6 schools in one lot, as well as any additional schools that may join the Trust in the future. The existing contract with RM in 5 schools has reached its maximum tenure of five years with the Trust. There is also a contract with Sharp which provides the ICT services for 1 school. The Trust is seeking a strategic partner to manage its ICT managed services efficiently and proactively in alignment with industry best practices, ensuring a consistently high standard of service across all its institutions.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial three year term. There is an option to extend the contract for a further two years subject to mutual agreement, based on strong financial and qualitative performance by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04258b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031976-2024
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 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
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Additional Buyers

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST ICT

Contact Name
Glenn Campbell, Procurement team
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E7 9BB
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Forest Gate North
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWEETHAVEN EDUCATION

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