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University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service

UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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11 Mar 2024 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a supplier for an ICT Managed Service contract valued at £6,600,000. The procurement involves providing strategic advice, on-site services, service desk, hardware/software management, and educational training over a 60-month period, starting from July 23, 2024, to July 22, 2029. The Trust aims to inspire young individuals through an excellent education by creating a vibrant and inclusive family of academies. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the invitation date for the second stage is set for April 26, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for ICT service providers to secure a substantial contract with the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust. Businesses experienced in delivering outsourced ICT services, technology projects, and change management are well-suited to compete. Companies should be prepared to offer innovative solutions, align with the Trust's objectives, and cater to the educational needs of approximately 6000 pupils across various academies within the Trust. The contract period of 60 months allows for long-term engagement and potential growth opportunities for the selected supplier.

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Notice Title

University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust (the Trust), is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity, which was set up by the University of Chichester in July 2013 as an academy sponsor. Trust is made up of fifteen academies: three infant schools, four junior schools, seven primary schools and one secondary school. The total number of pupils on the roll is approximately 6000 (including nursery). The Trust is currently in discussions with other prospective schools/academies. The Trust also has a small business unit of Portsmouth SCITT which supports teacher training. The University has an education heritage that goes back over 180 years. Now firmly established as an educational charity, the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust is uniquely placed to make a difference to schools in the region. With access to University resources and expertise, including school improvement specialists from the University's Education Department, and the extensive experience of our core team of Finance, HR and Premises professionals we can tailor support that meets the specific needs of our academies in their own locality. The Vision of the University of Chichester Academy Trust is for all young people to be inspired by an excellent education that raises their aspirations and enriches their lives. Our Mission is to create a vibrant inclusive and aspirational family of academies, transforming life chances for pupils through excellent teaching and learning. Our Shared values are: * Aspirational * Inclusive * Collaborative * Dynamic * Evidence Based * People-focused * Sustainable This procurement encompasses the items noted below. In essence, this procurement is all about identifying a single supplier to provide a fully outsourced ICT managed service. At the sole discretion of the Trust any future schools that the Trust may incorporate into the Trust will also be added to the ICT contract. Any additional schools will co-terminate to the end same end date of the initial contract. Further details regarding bid timescales are noted below but in terms of the managed service this is advertised as a 60 month contract with a maximum 5 year managed service with start and end dates as follows: Service start date - 23rd July 2024 (First Day of the Summer Break) Service end date - 22nd July 2029 The new Managed Service Provider may also be required to deliver a range of technology and change management projects The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Managed Service will then receive a detailed set of requirements. For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but is not be limited to; * strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * a 42 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary * Service desk * local staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure * supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value (BV) approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets aligned to the Trusts objectives * in school support for the integration and upgrade of the connectivity, communications and security infrastructure Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust (the Trust), is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity, which was set up by the University of Chichester in July 2013 as an academy sponsor. Trust is made up of fifteen academies: three infant schools, four junior schools, seven primary schools and one secondary school. The total number of pupils on the roll is approximately 6000 (including nursery). The Trust is currently in discussions with other prospective schools/academies. The Trust also has a small business unit of Portsmouth SCITT which supports teacher training. The University has an education heritage that goes back over 180 years. Now firmly established as an educational charity, the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust is uniquely placed to make a difference to schools in the region. With access to University resources and expertise, including school improvement specialists from the University's Education Department, and the extensive experience of our core team of Finance, HR and Premises professionals we can tailor support that meets the specific needs of our academies in their own locality. The Vision of the University of Chichester Academy Trust is for all young people to be inspired by an excellent education that raises their aspirations and enriches their lives. Our Mission is to create a vibrant inclusive and aspirational family of academies, transforming life chances for pupils through excellent teaching and learning. Our Shared values are: * Aspirational * Inclusive * Collaborative * Dynamic * Evidence Based * People-focused * Sustainable This procurement encompasses the items noted below. In essence, this procurement is all about identifying a single supplier to provide a fully outsourced ICT managed service. At the sole discretion of the Trust any future schools that the Trust may incorporate into the Trust will also be added to the ICT contract. Any additional schools will co-terminate to the end same end date of the initial contract. Further details regarding bid timescales are noted below but in terms of the managed service this is advertised as a 60 month contract with a maximum 5 year managed service with start and end dates as follows: Service start date - 23rd July 2024 (First Day of the Summer Break) Service end date - 22nd July 2029 The new Managed Service Provider may also be required to deliver a range of technology and change management projects The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Managed Service will then receive a detailed set of requirements. For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but is not be limited to; * strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * a 42 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary * Service desk * local staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure * supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value (BV) approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets aligned to the Trusts objectives * in school support for the integration and upgrade of the connectivity, communications and security infrastructure Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044744
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007680-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

30214000 - Workstations

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

48190000 - Educational software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6PE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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