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CORE Education Trust - IT & Network Services

CORE EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

29 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by CORE Education Trust focuses on IT and Network Services to support their sponsored Schools. As a prominent educational trust based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust seeks a contractor for a comprehensive three-year IT support, with an optional extension up to two years. This procurement falls under the 'Computer network services' category, and the trust is inviting proposals through an open, competitive multi-stage process. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 27th June 2025 and the award period ending on 22nd September 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st November 2025. The procurement is underpinned by UK regulations and is covered by both the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT support and network services. Companies with proven expertise in providing remote and on-site support tailored to educational institutions will find this opportunity well-suited to their operations. Additionally, SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, highlighting the intent to foster competitive engagement across various business sizes. The value of the contract, grossing at £320,220 (£266,850 net), presents a lucrative engagement for qualified bidders who can effectively demonstrate high-quality service capabilities, reflected by an award criteria heavily weighted on operational response.

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Notice Title

CORE Education Trust - IT & Network Services

Notice Description

CORE Education Trust is defined by its commitment to find the right solutions for the Schools that they sponsor. The right solutions are inspired by the local context and are carefully constructed through dialogue, consultation and collaboration. CORE Education Trust are bold and ambitious in their aspiration to lead pioneering educational sponsorship, inspired by an outward facing ethos and an emphasis on personalisation. In adversity they seek innovation, in learning they discover truth and in leading they find humility. The Trust is seeking an IT and Network Services provider that is committed to providing a comprehensive, remote, third-line IT support service contract. The chosen Supplier will also be responsible for providing on-site support, at the Client's request. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 November 2025. TUPE regulations do not apply to this contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Computer-network-services./66HZ63V92V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/66HZ63V92V

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028465-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£266,850 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+442081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2EF
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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