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title: "Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT Service"
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# Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT Service

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f48c1b4-eec9-4b09-8af5-79afaf604a27

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited is initiating a tender for the "Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT Service," aiming to secure a comprehensive suite of managed services for its Academies. This procurement falls under the "services" category and is classified specifically as internet service providers and technical computer support services. The tender period closes on 15th February 2019, with a contract start date anticipated for 2nd September 2019 and a duration of three years, potentially extended for an additional two years based on performance. This initiative is located at SG175QS, in Shefford, England, with a budget ranging from £2,000,000 to £5,000,000, utilising a selective procurement method outlined under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed IT services, particularly those capable of delivering onsite staffing, remote support, and comprehensive service management. Companies that can offer training and consultancy, as well as supply equipment and software, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that provide optional services such as managed broadband and services for nursery schools could also find potential avenues for growth within this contract. The inclusive nature of this procurement, encouraging participation from SMEs, enhances the possibility for smaller firms to engage and expand their market share in public sector contracting.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) require a full suite of managed services for its Academies. In summary, this includes an element of onsite staffing in academies, remote support, service management, service desk, updates and patching service, training and consultancy, supply of equipment and software. The funding for the new Pixbrook school is also included in this procurement. There are also two optional services required; 1] a managed broadband service 2] a service for Nursery Schools. The procurement is advertised for 3 years with an option, based on performance, for a further 2 years. We believe that TUPE will apply. Please visit www.bestacademies.org.uk/ictprocurement to access the method of gaining the PQQ documentation. The PQQ stage finishes on the 15th February 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccc6f90-4f2e-493e-834e-2a54ab595785 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2018 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccc6f90-4f2e-493e-834e-2a54ab595785

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccc6f90-4f2e-493e-834e-2a54ab595785
  28th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bestacademies.org.uk

## Provenance

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