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title: "IT Managed Service - Kingsmeadow"
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# IT Managed Service - Kingsmeadow

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-363fcbd9-454a-4eeb-9fea-c7858b9d1a6c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "IT Managed Service - Kingsmeadow" has been conducted by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England. The tender, categorized under IT services and office computing machinery, aimed to appoint a supplier for a 24-month IT managed service with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the award on 8th August 2025, with the contract running from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2029. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the tender emphasises sustainability and ethical sourcing with a total award value of £82,106.64 to Stone Technologies Limited.

This contract presents significant opportunities for IT businesses, particularly those skilled in managing IT infrastructures, offering 24/7 support, and providing innovative security and backup solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on cloud and on-premise infrastructure management stand to benefit. The procurement process aligns with industry standards requiring 'priced' and 'options' comparisons, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with educational trusts in the UK. Moreover, companies capable of providing scalable solutions for data storage and security are well-placed to meet the trust's emerging needs.

## Notice

This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Kingsmeadow Community School to procure IT Managed Service for 24 months plus 2 x optional 12-month extensions via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. Kingsmeadow Community School is a Secondary (11-18) provision based in Dunston, Gateshead. They currently have 970 pupils on the school roll. The list below details the requirements based on elements of the current service that would need to continue: - Server and Infrastructure Support - IT Service Desk with 24/7 system monitoring - Customer Portal - Live Service Reports - Dedicated Service Management - Backup & Anti-Virus Management - Microsoft Updates - Cloud Infrastructure Support - On-premise Infrastructure Support - On Site Support - Access to Emergency Loan Equipment - Liaising with 3rd Parties In addition to the above, the Customer requires a new security solution as the current antivirus system is no longer fit for purpose. The Trust current have Sophos Central Intercept X installed on all computers on site. The Supplier is requested to price for Crowdstrike (to enable like for like comparison) then within the optional extras, outline pricing for any suitable alternatives that may be considered through contract mobilisation. The Customer requires a solution capable of backing up their Virtual Machines (VMs) to their local NAS located in a different building, as well as online or cloud storage. For the purposes of pricing this tender, it should be assumed that 4.5TB of space is required. The pricing structure for additional storage beyond that should be included in the tender response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d21afa-140f-493f-b65c-3aa94cd11464 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,106 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d21afa-140f-493f-b65c-3aa94cd11464

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d21afa-140f-493f-b65c-3aa94cd11464
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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