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The Mercian Trust ITT for Communications, Security & VoIP

The Mercian Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2025 at 11:24

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29 Nov 2024 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust, a body governed by public law in the education sector, has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "The Mercian Trust ITT for Communications, Security & VoIP." The contract involves IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, aimed at enhancing communications, security, and VoIP services across all sites within the Trust, located in Walsall, UKG38. The procurement was carried out using a selective method following a restricted procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations (2015). The contract was signed with WarwickNet on 23rd April 2025, with an award value of £464,779, effective for an initial 60 months with a potential six-month extension.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in telecommunications and wide area network infrastructure. It offers growth potential by establishing a collaborative relationship with an educational institution, aiding in digital transformation initiatives. Businesses with capabilities in project implementation and training services could benefit significantly by leveraging their expertise in these complementary areas. The focus on quality over price ensures that providers with proven track records of innovation and service excellence are well-positioned to succeed in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Mercian Trust ITT for Communications, Security & VoIP

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust wishes to engage a single contractor to supply a Communications, Security & VoIP service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mercian Trust wishes to engage a single contractor to supply a Communications, Security & VoIP service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust. The Procurement will be overseen by CPC with support from Moxton Education Ltd and will be a full 2 stage FTS Procedure conducted in accordance with the restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations (2015). Note: Variant bids will not be accepted. Note: The ITT has been included in stage one of the process for information only.

Options: 66 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x6 month(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016455-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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

32412000 - Communications network

32420000 - Network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

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

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£464,779 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Mercian Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WarwickNet

Further Information

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