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Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVAP School ICT Project

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2025 at 13:51

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the ICT project at Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVAP School. The project, under CPV code 72000000, focuses on IT services including consulting, software development, the Internet, and support. The council sought a service provider to supply, install, maintain, and support an ICT infrastructure and essential software at the school premises located in Framlingham, Suffolk (IP13 9EP), with services accessible both on-site and through secure remote access. Initially active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, the contract is valued at £310,000 including VAT and has an optional extension for up to two additional years. The award of the contract was officially signed on 11th November 2024.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for IT service providers specialising in educational infrastructure. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive IT setups, including hardware installation, software solutions, and data management services, are well-suited to compete for similar projects. Participating businesses can benefit from steady revenue streams, enhanced market position within the public sector, and potential for partnership development with regional authorities. SMEs with relevant experience have found success in similar tenders, evidencing opportunities for businesses of varying scales to engage and thrive.

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Notice Title

Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVAP School ICT Project

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council have Tendered for the provision of supply, installation, maintenance and support of a suitable IT infrastructure and ancillary equipment in the premises of Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVA Primary School , accessible on site and by secured remote access and the supply, installation, maintenance and support of suitable software and data management solutions in the premises of Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVA Primary School, accessible on site and by secured remote access. The installation, maintenance and support of a range of third-party connectivity, software and data management services as required to be accessed from the premises of Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVA Primary School (IP13 9EP)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council is looking to procure a Service Provider to supply, install, maintain and support a suitable ICT infrastructure and ancillary equipment in the premises of Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVA Primary School, accessible on site and by secured remote access. To include the supply, installation, maintenance and support of suitable software and data management solutions in the School that is accessible on site and by secured remote access with installation, maintenance and support of a range of third-party connectivity, software and data management services as required, to be accessed from the School premises (IP13 9EP).This is a 3 year contract with the option to extend up to a further 24 months, with a total contract value of PS310,000 including VAT (including the optional extension)To access this Tender, you need to register with Suffolk Sourcing and follow the guidance below.The Instructions for using the Suffolk Sourcing System are either included with the tender documents or can be found by clicking on the "Guidance for Suppliers" link which can be accessed from the Suffolk Sourcing home page via "All Opportunities". Please ensure that you read these instructions before requesting a tender clarification or submitting a bid. In particular, please see the following procedures:a) Suffolk Sourcing Correspondence & Communications Supplier Guideb) Suffolk Sourcing E-Tendering Supplier GuideAll queries should be communicated via the Suffolk Sourcing System at www.suffolksourcing.uk using the Correspondence function at any time up to and including 5pm 16th August 2024.Any questions after this date may not be answered.

Renewal: This is a 3 year contract with the option to extend up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04852b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003647-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£310 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM EDUCATION

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