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ICT Support Services for Dales Academies Trust

DALES ACADEMIES TRUST

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29 Jan 2025 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dales Academies Trust is inviting tenders for a contract to provide ICT Support Services for all its member schools, located in Stockton and North Yorkshire. The contract is classified under the industry category "Computer support and consultancy services" (CPV: 72600000). This tendering process is in the 'active' stage, with bids closing on 12 February 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025, lasting until 31 March 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. The expected value of the contract is £220,000, with the potential for a 2-year extension by mutual agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Companies that are adaptable, proactive, and can deliver high-quality, secure, and cost-effective ICT solutions will be well-suited to compete. With a focus on providing a reliable, single-point-of-contact service that meets technical and online safety standards, this contract could enhance the successful bidder's portfolio and reputation in the education sector. Organisations committed to staff training, ethical standards, and environmental responsibility are particularly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT Support Services for Dales Academies Trust

Notice Description

Dales Academies Trust are looking to appoint a company to provide an ICT Support Service to all our schools. The Trust is based in Stockton and North Yorkshire and currently has sixteen member schools, with aspirations to grow. This is an invitation to tender for the contract to be the Trust's ICT Support Services provider for a period of 3 years commencing 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. There will be the option to extend the contract by an additional 2 years, with mutual agreement from both parties. Dales Academies Trust is looking for a managed service provision which: * Is cost effective and delivers high quality technical support, system management and consultancy for a predictable, fixed annual cost * Is easy to manage both commercially and operationally and provides the Trust with a single point of contact for all ICT related issues moving forward across all school sites * Gives staff and pupils confidence when using ICT resources and when contacting the company to get help and resolution to problems * Is flexible, proactive and can enhance the ICT provision in each school * Supports a technical infrastructure that is secure and not open to misuse or malicious attack. * Ensures that the Trust meets required online safety technical requirements and any other relevant body online safety policy/guidance. * Is able to adapt to the changing IT landscape throughout the life of the contract The successful bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the Trust from initial advice and installation, ensuring all IT policies are met, and through to the day-to-day support and management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to tender specification for full details.

Renewal: This is an invitation to tender for the contract to be the Trust's ICT Support Services provider for a period of 3 years commencing 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. There will be the option to extend the contract by an additional 2 years, with mutual agreement from both parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d712
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002988-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
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

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON NORTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
DL6 2GD
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Northallerton North & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

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