Tender

Helpdesk and RMM System

UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 12:38

Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 11:33

Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP, located in Haverhill, UK, is inviting suppliers to tender for a contract to provide a Helpdesk and Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) System. This contract is aimed at fulfilling the needs of 40 schools and associated HQ/Satellite offices across various UK regions. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procurement method, and the total value is projected at £600,000 GBP. The tender period concludes on 30th July 2025, with contracts expected to commence from 24th October 2025 and end by 23rd October 2028, extendable up to two additional years. This tender falls under the goods category specifically for software package and information systems.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive IT systems. Technology firms specialising in software package development, IT service providers, or companies possessing expertise in school resource management and information systems are well-suited to compete in this tender. The potential contract extension and possibility for future project renewals offer an added incentive for businesses to propose scalable solutions. With an award criterion focused 40% on cost and 60% on quality, businesses that can combine competitive pricing with high-quality solutions will stand a strong chance of success.

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Notice Title

Helpdesk and RMM System

Notice Description

The Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide the Helpdesk and RMM System Requirements as outlined in the ITT. The solution needs to meet our needs now (based on 40 schools plus HQ/ Satellite offices and associated devices), but it also needs to be able to grow.

Planning Information

Unity are looking to speak with any supplier that can offer a system that will fulfil their needs. This process is a discovery process for the stakeholders to see what is possible in a system and help build our specification and requirements. Any supplier can email procurement@unitysp.co.uk and request to provide a demo.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e88d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032953-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-08-17

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@unitysp.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAVERHILL
Postcode
CB9 8QP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Haverhill South
Westminster Constituency
West Suffolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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