--- title: "Provision of ICT Traded Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16846c1d-16e9-4402-b926-45197783930b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16846c1d-16e9-4402-b926-45197783930b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16846c1d-16e9-4402-b926-45197783930b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16846c1d-16e9-4402-b926-45197783930b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-24" --- # Provision of ICT Traded Services Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16846c1d-16e9-4402-b926-45197783930b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16846c1d-16e9-4402-b926-45197783930b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16846c1d-16e9-4402-b926-45197783930b.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of ICT Traded Services" aimed primarily at enhancing educational technology for local schools. This procurement is classified under the IT services category (CPV Code: 72000000) and specifically involves educational software development services. The current procurement stage is open, with tenders accepted until 22nd February 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £750,000, with a minimum value of £650,000, and is intended to span from April 2, 2018, to March 31, 2021, with an option for extension. The services are to be delivered to various educational institutions in Thurrock, located in Essex in the East of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the ICT sector, particularly those with expertise in educational software development and IT consultancy. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the council is keen to establish partnerships that support local service delivery. Winning this contract will require a collaborative approach, with an emphasis on flexibility and close cooperation with the Thurrock Council to enhance the quality and accessibility of schooling in the area. This engagement will not only boost the capabilities of the local ICT services but also foster growth opportunities within the community and neighbouring institutions. ## Notice BACKGROUND Thurrock currently offers ICT services to approximately 55nr. Thurrock schools under a Thurrock Broadband Services banner. Thurrock Council has a key focus and responsibility to ensure services offered are of best value in terms of cost and quality, and meet the needs of Schools in Thurrock, in their drive to enhance teaching and learning. Thurrock, like other councils has a financial challenge to reduce costs, whilst minimising impact on services. Developing new revenue streams is a key element of Thurrock's cost saving strategy, and hence ICT Traded Services needs to be able to deliver margin to support this. Thurrock Council is planning to expand the scope and range of its current branded service offering to form a comprehensive and complete ICT service to schools, using a partner to help promote, deliver and monitor this arrangement. Some capabilities will be provided direct by Thurrock Council some by a partner third party organisation and some may be provided in partnership with the third party organisation. They will all be offered under the Thurrock Broadband Services banner by Thurrock Council. Schools will have the option to "pick & mix" in respect of the ICT service capabilities offered. This activity is part of a wider strategic programme of projects which focus on making Thurrock a more digitally connected borough. As the introduction of a wider canopy of WAN and Dark Fibre infrastructure develops and matures, it is envisaged that the scope of these traded ICT services may be extended to neighbouring schools, other public, not-for-profit, and certain private sector organisations (in particular micro and SME businesses located in or bordering the geographical area of the local authority). The Council therefore reserves the right to share and make this arrangement and any wider ICT traded activity available to other public, not-for-profit, and local SMEs private sector organisations at its discretion and subject to demand. It is important to emphasise that partnership is key and the winning bidder will need to demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and to work closely with Thurrock Council for mutual benefit. The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision and support of ICT capabilities for Thurrock Council's Traded Service Offer to schools. It is envisaged that the resultant contract with Thurrock Council will have a duration of three years with an option to extend by up to a further three years on a one plus one plus one basis. The intended commencement date for a new contract is April 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88470c4b-d534-481f-88d5-f89fd4750fc2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | ESSEX | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212190 - Educational software development services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2018 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88470c4b-d534-481f-88d5-f89fd4750fc2 - 12 Jan 2018 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88470c4b-d534-481f-88d5-f89fd4750fc2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88470c4b-d534-481f-88d5-f89fd4750fc2 24th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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