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BC-10755 Griffin Schools Trust ICT

THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST

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03 Jun 2024 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Griffin Schools Trust (GST) has initiated a tender process with the title "BC-10755 Griffin Schools Trust ICT" in the services category. The Trust, headquartered in Bromley, Kent, aims to formalise a managed service contract for their ICT infrastructure management across various schools. The contract is valued at 300,000 GBP and will cover ICT support services, equipment, licenses, and broadband. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure. The deadline for submissions is 3rd July 2024.

This tender by GST offers an opportunity for ICT service providers to secure a long-term contract with a reputable multi-academy trust. Businesses experienced in providing managed IT services, equipment, and support to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract period of 3 years with a possible extension provides stability for successful bidders to develop relationships and potentially expand their services within the Trust over time.

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Notice Title

BC-10755 Griffin Schools Trust ICT

Notice Description

The Griffin Schools Trust (GST) is a multi-academy trust whose headquarters is currently based in Bromley, Kent. It currently consists of two secondary schools and ten primary schools which are located in geographic hubs.Currently GST outsources much of the management of their ICT infrastructure to various third-party providers, with different renewal terms. Currently four primary schools have upcoming support renewals along with the Trust Headquarters and GST would like to formalise a managed service contract for these five initial sites and potentially migrate further schools at their discretion to the contract over the initial term. Each school has an independent Active Directory domain and all schools utilise Google Workspace for Education and use Chromebooks and Microsoft Windows Desktops.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently GST outsources much of the management of their ICT infrastructure to various third-party providers, with different renewal terms. Currently four primary schools have upcoming support renewals along with the Trust Headquarters and GST would like to formalise a managed service contract for these five initial sites and potentially migrate further schools at their discretion to the contract over the initial term. Each school has an independent Active Directory domain and all schools utilise Google Workspace for Education and use Chromebooks and Microsoft Windows Desktops. It is envisaged that staff members employed by the current provider will be eligible for TUPE.The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice and installation through to the day-to-day support and management. The services under this contract will comprise of managed ICT support services, ICT equipment and consumables, licenses and broadband. The Trust or the schools may also utilise the new provider for additional sourcing as and when required e.g., for Wi-Fi upgrades.The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for a two year period. It is anticipated over the course of the contract that additional schools may join the Trust in the future who will roll into this contract.The services are to be provided at the following address: Kingfisher Primary School, Kingfisher Drive, Princes Park, Chatham, ME5 7NXSaxon Way Primary School, Church Path, Ingram Road, Gillingham, ME7 1SJLordswood School, Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NNWillow Brook Primary School, Church Road, Leyton, London, E10 7BHTrust Headquarters, 2a Fielding Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 9FL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017178-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 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
THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
Rosie Thomas
Contact Email
rosie.thomas@schoolsbuyingclub.com
Contact Phone
+44 8452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR2 9FL
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest, TLI61 Bromley, TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Common & Holwood
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

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