Tender

Learning Academy Partnership (South West) ICT Managed Service

LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Learning Academy Partnership (South West), headquartered in Newton Abbot, is currently in the tender stage for an ICT Managed Service aimed at enhancing their IT infrastructure across 19 academies located south of Exeter. Classified under CPV code 72000000 for IT services, this procurement falls within the services category and employs a competitive procedure with negotiation. Interested bidders should note the tender period ends on 24 March 2025, and the invitation to the second stage will commence on 9 September 2025. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 GBP, will encompass strategic ICT advisory services, 24/7 network monitoring, and necessary on-site support for both schools and the central office. Compliance with the Trust's standards and the facilitation of TUPE from existing suppliers are also required.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, network management, and educational technology services to secure a substantial contract within the educational sector. Companies equipped to offer strategic ICT advice and innovative solutions aligned with the Trust's mission of delivering exceptional education can greatly benefit. The contract demands extensive experience in managing ICT infrastructure, adherence to Service Level Agreements, and the capability to drive technological innovation. Both large and small IT service providers with a robust local staffing strategy are well-suited to compete, particularly those proficient in handling complex, multi-institutional projects.

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Notice Title

Learning Academy Partnership (South West) ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

The Learning Academy Partnership Trust (LAP) is a Trust of 19 Academies south of Exeter with the head office based in Newton Abbot. The LAP(SW) Trust was established in 2012 from its initial inception at IlIisham Academy. The Trust is a family of inclusive and aspirational schools working together within a Multi-Academy Trust with a Church of England Foundation. The Trust is a values driven organisation and welcomes both church and community schools as well as those in all Ofsted categories. The mission and core purpose of our School Trust is to enable Flourishing Futures for our children by working together as a values-led family of exceptional academies, delivering an entitlement to exceptional education across all our local communities and where every child flourishes. We believe that every young person, regardless of their background or context, can achieve and exceed the highest of expectations. The Trust currently encompasses 19 schools but is expected to grow this year and again in the coming years. The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Managed 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; * strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * Monitoring and management of the network 24 x 7 x 365 a 40 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary in schools a 50 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary for the central team office * Service desk * local staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure * supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value (BV) approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets aligned to the Trusts objectives Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers. Further details about the solution requirements will be provided to those bidders who are shortlisted to receive the ITT AQ pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Learning Academy Partnership Trust (LAP) is a Trust of 19 Academies south of Exeter with the head office based in Newton Abbot. The LAP(SW) Trust was established in 2012 from its initial inception at IlIisham Academy. The Trust is a family of inclusive and aspirational schools working together within a Multi-Academy Trust with a Church of England Foundation. The Trust is a values driven organisation and welcomes both church and community schools as well as those in all Ofsted categories. The mission and core purpose of our School Trust is to enable Flourishing Futures for our children by working together as a values-led family of exceptional academies, delivering an entitlement to exceptional education across all our local communities and where every child flourishes. We believe that every young person, regardless of their background or context, can achieve and exceed the highest of expectations. The Trust currently encompasses 19 schools but is expected to grow this year and again in the coming years. The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Managed 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; * strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * Monitoring and management of the network 24 x 7 x 365 a 40 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary in schools a 50 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary for the central team office * Service desk * local staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure * supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value (BV) approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets aligned to the Trusts objectives Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers. Further details about the solution requirements will be provided to those bidders who are shortlisted to receive the ITT AQ pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04deb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004954-2025
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

30214000 - Workstations

30215000 - Microcomputer hardware

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Contact Name
Geoff Chandler
Contact Email
geoff.chandler@moxton-education.com
Contact Phone
+44 7970661087

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ12 3SB
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Kingsteignton East
Westminster Constituency
Newton Abbot

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