--- title: "Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4271cd5e-fe5d-4ae5-8634-0a2f18a32beb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4271cd5e-fe5d-4ae5-8634-0a2f18a32beb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4271cd5e-fe5d-4ae5-8634-0a2f18a32beb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4271cd5e-fe5d-4ae5-8634-0a2f18a32beb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-15" --- # Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4271cd5e-fe5d-4ae5-8634-0a2f18a32beb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4271cd5e-fe5d-4ae5-8634-0a2f18a32beb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4271cd5e-fe5d-4ae5-8634-0a2f18a32beb.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting bids for the tender titled "Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment". This contract, classified under the Information Technology Services sector, is aimed at enhancing the learning infrastructure used in various educational programmes within Sandwell, West Midlands. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 5th June 2019 at 15:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st August 2019 and will last initially for three years, ending on 31st July 2022, with a possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure through the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the IT and educational services sectors. Companies experienced in providing IT solutions and networking software, as well as those offering educational software and hardware, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish a long-term relationship with a local authority, fostering growth and sustainability within the community. Interested companies can express their interest and access further details through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. ## Notice Sandwell & Family Learning - Learning Environment Sandwell Adult and Family Learning (SAFL) currently operates under an external contract from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and from September 2019 West Midlands Combined Authority under the Adult Education Budget (AEB). Under this contract the Council will deliver a wide variety learning opportunities to residents of Sandwell in subjects ranging from English and maths to sewing and dressmaking. The current ICT network does not meet the requirements of the contract and can no longer be supported by Sandwell MBC's corporate ICT department. SAFL are therefore seeking to obtain quotations for an external company to create and maintain the learning environment to go live in August 2019 at the beginning of the next contract year. The contract will be for an initial three (3) year period from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2022 with the option to extend for a further one (1) year period until 31st July 2023. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 5th June 2019 at 15:00hrs Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d03d7-91bb-40cf-ad62-42bc24490897 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 44316400 - Hardware - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package - 48210000 - Networking software package - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 15 May 2019 at 09:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d03d7-91bb-40cf-ad62-42bc24490897 - 15 May 2019 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d03d7-91bb-40cf-ad62-42bc24490897 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d03d7-91bb-40cf-ad62-42bc24490897 15th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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