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SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST

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11 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SHINE Academies Trust is seeking an IT service partner for its "IT & Network Support Services" tender, with a focus on enhancing current IT systems within schools in Wolverhampton, UK. This procurement process, classified under computer network services, seeks a vendor capable of strategic IT management supporting both academic and administrative functions. This open competitive flexible procedure is currently at the tender stage and includes an SQ stage followed by an ITT and bidder presentations. The estimated value of the contract is £209,850, with the procurement stage currently active and relevant dates including the enquiry period ending on 8th August 2025 and the tender period ending on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with proven expertise in IT systems development in educational environments, particularly those familiar with multi-site primary school IT network design and management. Suitable candidates will demonstrate robust quality assurance, security systems, and the ability to report on and improve system performance regularly. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with an emphasis on competitively priced and high-quality solutions. Businesses that offer innovative IT support models, particularly those capable of providing both term-time and non-term-time support, will find this contract a promising opportunity to expand their services within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

Notice Description

The Trust is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support SHINE Academies strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in schools, both for academic and administrative purposes. Proven expertise in the proactive development of IT Systems in an Educational Environment is essential. The selected service provider shall be: *Fully conversant with evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a School environment *Required to evidence their Quality Assurance and Security Systems *Required to evidence their proposed Key Performance Indicator measures for the contract *Required to periodically present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Trustees *Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities * Experienced in Network design in a Multi-Site Primary School environment * Support all current and future School systems The contract will include the provision of some onsite support, including maintenance. Currently on-site cover is via the (one) Support Technician located across Schools 5 days a week during term-time. This onsite support is enhanced with contractor Network management and a number of days allocated for non-term-time systems maintenance. The Trust is receptive to proposals of alternative support models. Please see SQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-Computer-network-services./35BDG5V975 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/35BDG5V975

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031640-2025
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
£209,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£209,850 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
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
SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV10 9RU
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Oxley
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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