--- title: "IT Services for Washingwell Primary School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-388f9a2f-43c8-4fcd-98c9-8bb2279d9129" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-388f9a2f-43c8-4fcd-98c9-8bb2279d9129" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388f9a2f-43c8-4fcd-98c9-8bb2279d9129.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388f9a2f-43c8-4fcd-98c9-8bb2279d9129.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ADOPTION SERVICES GATESHEAD" published: "2019-02-05" --- # IT Services for Washingwell Primary School Buyer: ADOPTION SERVICES GATESHEAD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-388f9a2f-43c8-4fcd-98c9-8bb2279d9129 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-388f9a2f-43c8-4fcd-98c9-8bb2279d9129) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388f9a2f-43c8-4fcd-98c9-8bb2279d9129.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the acquisition of IT services for Washingwell Primary School, located in the North East of England. The buying organisation, Adoption Services Gateshead, is seeking a qualified provider to establish a robust IT infrastructure to enhance educational outcomes. The tender for this contract was published on 12 December 2018, with a submission deadline of 16 January 2019. The contract, valued at £500,000, is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and continue until 31 March 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure aimed at obtaining the best value and service quality in response to the school's urgent technological needs. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by providing essential IT services in the educational sector. Companies experienced in delivering cost-effective and reliable IT solutions would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. By partnering with Washingwell Primary School, successful bidders will not only secure a significant contract but also contribute to the improvement of educational technology, fostering a critical area of community development. ## Notice Washingwell Community Primary School is responding to the need to upgrade IT infrastructure whilst seeking exceptional service in the form of a new IT Services contract which offers a secure, cost effective, reliable and robust solution. At a time of reducing resources, it is vital that we use effective and efficient technological systems and advances to ensure our core offer of outstanding pupil outcomes is delivered. Washingwell is a one form entry Primary School and currently has a contract in place for management of IT Services which expires on 31 March 2019. We are therefore seeking to procure a suitably qualified and experienced provider to continue service delivery and work in partnership with school leaders to inform and underpin the strategic and operational needs of the school. Additional information: all documentation can be found on the nepo portal at www.nepo.org, please send all correspondence through the messaging section of the portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213d54d3-9c8b-490e-8e04-d9c352204122 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | 12 Dec 2018 | | Award date | 5 Feb 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | ADOPTION SERVICES GATESHEAD | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OMNICOM IT SERVICES | ## 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 72400000 - Internet services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2019 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213d54d3-9c8b-490e-8e04-d9c352204122 - 12 Dec 2018 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae439753-0936-422f-a1c3-61c3527b687c - 12 Dec 2018 at 11:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c416dc7-6583-4f96-9744-5886c6540a91 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213d54d3-9c8b-490e-8e04-d9c352204122 5th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae439753-0936-422f-a1c3-61c3527b687c 12th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c416dc7-6583-4f96-9744-5886c6540a91 12th December 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nepo.org nepo portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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