This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2024 at 16:27

Tender

02 Jan 2024 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Red Kite Learning Trust, represented by Pagabo Limited, has completed the National Framework for ICT Solutions 2024 procurement process. The framework aims to provide a range of IT-based solutions split into 15 lots, each covering different areas such as network solutions, cloud services, and managed services. The procurement method followed the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure, allowing for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirements. The contract was recently signed on 29th May 2024 with a total value of £55,250,000.

This tender for ICT Solutions offers significant opportunities for business growth to IT service providers and tech companies specialising in hardware, software, and support services. Businesses involved in network solutions, cloud services, and managed services should consider competing for the different lots available within the framework. The Red Kite Learning Trust, as the buying organisation, presents an attractive opportunity for suppliers to engage in a long-term partnership for the provision of diverse IT solutions in the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

National Framework for ICT Solutions 2024

Notice Description

Pagabo Limited, acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wish to establish a national framework of Providers of for a range of IT based solutions. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The framework will be split in to 15 separate lots, each with 7 regional areas, giving 105 sub-lots, which will operate with a maximum of 9 Suppliers per sub-lot. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirements. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure.

Lot Information

Network Solutions

This Lot will cover but is not limited to network audits, design and installation. Also including related hardware.

Cloud VoIP

This Lot will cover but is not limited to installation, cloud-based solutions, handsets, software and removal/recycle of VoIP solutions.

1-2-1 Learning Solutions - iOS

This Lot will cover but is not limited to iOS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories to support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

1-2-1 Learning Solutions - Windows OS

This Lot will cover but is not limited to Windows OS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

1-2-1 Learning Solutions - Chrome OS

This Lot will cover but is not limited to Chrome OS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories to support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

Parent Payment Software

This Lot will cover but is not limited to parent payment software used in an education setting.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software - Apple Devices

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Apple devices.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software - Windows Devices

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Windows devices

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software - Android & Chrome Devices

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Android and Chrome devices

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software - Multi OS

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software that is able to handle at least two differing OSs

Register/Visitor Software

This Lot will cover but is not limited to software for signing in/out for staff, pupils and visitors.

Website Design Services

This Lot will cover but is not limited to website design and build, hosting, managed services.

Cloud Services

This Lot will cover but is not limited to the provision of Cloud tenancy solutions

Broadband Solutions

This Lot will cover but is not limited to ISP provision, software, filtering, firewalls

Managed Services

This Lot will cover but is not limited to support contracts, help desks, cloud services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042a3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018520-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30213200 - Tablet computer

32400000 - Networks

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32546000 - Digital switching equipment

32550000 - Telephone equipment

48190000 - Educational software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48517000 - IT software package

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

48820000 - Servers

64200000 - Telecommunications services

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

72317000 - Data storage services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£51,250,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,250,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Red Kite Learning Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 9PH
Postcode Area
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Harlow & St. Georges
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

Comcen Technology Ltd

Convergence (Group Networks) Limited

Creative Networks Ltd

Dataspire Solutions Ltd

Design and Management Systems Ltd

Developyn Ltd

Exchange Communications Installations Ltd

GBM Digital Technologies Limited

Goaco Group Ltd

Medhurst Communications Ltd

Micro Computer Consultants Limited

North PB Limited

North Wales Technologies Ltd

North Yorkshire Council

Simplify IT Solutions Ltd

Talk Straight Limited

Unity World

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