Tender

Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (2024)

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jan 2024 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council has issued a tender for the Provision of Medway Grid for Learning services in 2024, valued at £1,500,000. The services involve providing a secure wide area network connecting school local area networks to access various ICT services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is on 9th February 2024, with the bid opening taking place at Medway Council's address in Chatham, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents potential growth possibilities for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and support sectors. Companies specialising in broadband connections, ICT services, e-mail services, and web filtering may find this tender well-suited for bidding. With a focus on quality criteria for awarding the contract, interested bidders have 120 days bid validity period to submit their proposals in English language.

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Notice Title

Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (2024)

Notice Description

The MGfL is a secure wide area network connecting school local area networks (LAN), enabling schools to access a number of ICT services that they would otherwise need to purchase and manage independently. The MGfL is made up of a broadband connection to 72 sites either through a cable or wireless connection, and a range of ICT services e.g. service support, e-mail, web filtering and anti-virus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract period for this service will be two years with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Renewal: The proposed contract period for this service will be two years with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ab5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000237-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Victor Ogunyemi
Contact Email
victor.ogunyemi@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634337843

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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