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University of Chichester Academy Trust - ICT Communications & Security Partner

UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST

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21 Mar 2024 at 20:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chichester Academy Trust is seeking a partner for ICT communications and security services. This procurement opportunity falls under the IT services category and involves a 60-month contract worth £750,000. The Trust is located in Chichester, United Kingdom, and aims to enhance education by providing a managed service including connectivity, broadband, telephony, security solutions, and support. The procurement method is selective with a competitive procedure and negotiation stage. The tender period closes on 22nd April 2024, with an invitation date for the second stage on 2nd May 2024.

This tender from the University of Chichester Academy Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector to compete for a long-term contract providing essential technology services to multiple schools. Companies offering managed connectivity, security solutions, and technical support are well-suited for this contract. By engaging with the Trust, suppliers have the chance to contribute to the education sector and potentially expand their business through a strategic partnership with a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Title

University of Chichester Academy Trust - ICT Communications & Security Partner

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 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 this is advertised as a 60 month contract with a maximum 5 year service with start and end dates as follows: Lines available - Service start date - 1st October The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the 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; * A managed connectivity service to connect schools anywhere in England * A broadband service for each school based on synchronous connectivity * A 'failover' line * A firewalled service * Filtering and security solution compliant with latest KCSIE regulations * A managed VoIP telephony service for each school to an agreed number of handsets each * Support and maintenance service * Full end to end single SLA approach * Management of any 3rd parties required to provide the service * Relevant monitoring, management, and reporting * Full installation and transition service * Value added services Technical interface into the Trusts outsourced support provision Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will not 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 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 this is advertised as a 60 month contract with a maximum 5 year service with start and end dates as follows: Lines available - Service start date - 1st October The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the 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; * A managed connectivity service to connect schools anywhere in England * A broadband service for each school based on synchronous connectivity * A 'failover' line * A firewalled service * Filtering and security solution compliant with latest KCSIE regulations * A managed VoIP telephony service for each school to an agreed number of handsets each * Support and maintenance service * Full end to end single SLA approach * Management of any 3rd parties required to provide the service * Relevant monitoring, management, and reporting * Full installation and transition service * Value added services Technical interface into the Trusts outsourced support provision Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will not be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044b72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009279-2024
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 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 ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Geoff Chandler
Contact Email
geoff.chandler@moxton-education.com
Contact Phone
+44 07970661087

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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