--- title: "IT Consultancy Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29052219-fc7a-4c33-adc4-2fdf135fe70b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29052219-fc7a-4c33-adc4-2fdf135fe70b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29052219-fc7a-4c33-adc4-2fdf135fe70b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29052219-fc7a-4c33-adc4-2fdf135fe70b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINERVA LEARNING TRUST" published: "2022-04-14" --- # IT Consultancy Support Buyer: MINERVA LEARNING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29052219-fc7a-4c33-adc4-2fdf135fe70b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29052219-fc7a-4c33-adc4-2fdf135fe70b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29052219-fc7a-4c33-adc4-2fdf135fe70b.json) ## Summary The Minerva Learning Trust is initiating a tender for "IT Consultancy Support" within the IT services industry, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and internet services. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, this open tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 30 April 2022. The estimated contract value is £180,000, and the successful vendor will engage in a multi-year project that begins on 1 May 2022 and extends until 31 August 2025. The Trust aims to appoint an IT Consultant Partner to aid in the implementation of phase 3 of their Digital Strategy, which involves comprehensive project delivery and equipment procurement. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT consulting and support services. Companies that specialise in infrastructure reviews, software development, and the provision of ongoing IT support will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participation in this project not only offers a chance to collaborate with a prominent educational trust but also a potential long-term partnership as they modernise their digital infrastructure. ## Notice Minerva Learning Trust are looking to appoint an IT Consultant Partner who can advise and implement phase 3 of the Trusts Digital Strategy. PHASE 3: DELIVER THE CHANGE At this stage work will commence to translate the plans into action. We will work with internal colleagues and external suppliers to deliver the 5-year plan. This phase will include. Commission expert support to help to lead on the delivery of the project Awarding supplier contracts to support delivery and implementation Procurement and tendering for equipment and technology Ongoing project monitoring, reporting, and reviewing Ongoing training and developing to support change Ongoing phased replacement programme As detailed previously this is a huge commitment and investment and consequently will include many sub-projects in pursuit of the end goal. Scope The scope of works are as follows: - Objective 1 Single Tenancy Advise and implementation of a migration to a single O365 tenancy Objective 2 Infrastructure review and replacement Advise and implementation of an infrastructure replacement programme Objective 3 Support Service Provide a 3rd line support package for the Trust IT team ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1d0e2-beb6-4d62-af58-0ac15aa959a9 | | 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 | 14 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | MINERVA LEARNING TRUST | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S36 1FD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Stocksbridge and Upper Don | | Westminster constituency | Penistone and Stocksbridge | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 14 Apr 2022 at 09:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1d0e2-beb6-4d62-af58-0ac15aa959a9 - 9 Mar 2022 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1d0e2-beb6-4d62-af58-0ac15aa959a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1d0e2-beb6-4d62-af58-0ac15aa959a9 14th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7acbdfb2-fba8-42ec-b7c4-fbedeb179c41 Draft version of our Standard Services Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdaadc13-0bf7-497a-a4bc-ee003a75309b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a5e1634-589f-4e13-9bcf-ad03543d6788 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da1eb4bf-8749-4711-9caa-03b10438013d High Storrs Topology - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59b884a5-4031-4165-aa05-f761e4531768 Stocksbridge Topology - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/845cd0e7-bbb1-4f22-8f67-ef9873110905 Handsworth Grange Topology - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1975f8a0-feab-4179-8fae-16d791318baa Ecclesfield Topology - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SskizAXdVEW0rNKHneOOtLu-_g8wjrdKp862gj83JqhUMjFFM1ZUWkZUMEhUSVRQREtCNlk0VUhJTCQlQCN0PWcu Supplier Evaluation Form MUST BE COMPLETED FOR BIDS TO BE ACCEPTED ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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