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title: "Provision of Medway Grid for Learning"
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# Provision of Medway Grid for Learning

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b0a5bbe-9b73-414e-ba0e-602644898b2f

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## Summary

The Medway Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Medway Grid for Learning," which involves essential internet services including e-mail, web filtering, and anti-virus support, alongside the possibility of additional innovative services. The tender, classified under the CPV codes for internet services and computer network services, is active and was published on 28th July 2017. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 1st September 2017, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2018 and running until 31st March 2020. The total value of the contract is £450,000 and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broader participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering IT and internet-related services, to engage with the local public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract, which could foster growth and expansion within the local community. Companies that provide innovative solutions or supplementary services to enhance existing offerings would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately contributing to the advancement of educational services in the Medway area.

## Notice

The requirement as outlined in the service specification is for the key services of e-mail, web filtering, anti-virus and first line support, however, we also welcome options for additional innovative services, which could add value to the Medway Grid for Learning (MGfL).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2e3988-c9ef-4f8c-af03-66313c3d04d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2017 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2e3988-c9ef-4f8c-af03-66313c3d04d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2e3988-c9ef-4f8c-af03-66313c3d04d2
  28th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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