--- title: "Provision of ICT Strategic Partner Provision of ICT Hardware, Software and Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9df26f1b-83d3-4762-92c7-b424397d55d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9df26f1b-83d3-4762-92c7-b424397d55d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9df26f1b-83d3-4762-92c7-b424397d55d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9df26f1b-83d3-4762-92c7-b424397d55d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL" published: "2019-04-18" --- # Provision of ICT Strategic Partner Provision of ICT Hardware, Software and Services Buyer: IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df26f1b-83d3-4762-92c7-b424397d55d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9df26f1b-83d3-4762-92c7-b424397d55d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9df26f1b-83d3-4762-92c7-b424397d55d2.json) ## Summary The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is seeking tenders for the "Provision of ICT Strategic Partner Provision of ICT Hardware, Software and Services," with a project value of £20 million. This procurement falls under the category of computer support services and is intended to streamline ICT services across the academies located in East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, and West Sussex. The tender period is open until 21 May 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1 July 2019 and continue until 30 June 2024. Bidders are encouraged to attend a briefing session scheduled for 3 May 2019, and proposals must be submitted via the In-Tend e-sourcing portal. This procurement opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in ICT services, including hardware and software supply, consultancy, and professional technology related services. Companies with experience in educational technology, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions to academic institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for this project. The contract aims to enhance the ICT infrastructure across multiple academies, thereby fostering collaboration and potentially leading to further engagements within TKAT's extensive network. ## Notice Provision of ICT Strategic Partner of ICT Hardware, Software and Services which all academies within The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) can access in each of the 6 areas in which TKAT operates: East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex. This is a new contract for TKAT to offer a strategic pan TKAT solution for its ICT requirements and to gradually replace existing contractual arrangements the individual academies have with their ICT providers. TKAT would like this new contract to commence on the 1 July 2019 so that activity can take place over the summer break with new IT infrastructure being in place for a number of priority academies ready for the start of the 2019/20 academic year. A bidder briefing is taking place on 3 May 2019 which bidders are advised to attend. Additional information: Your tender must be submitted through the e-sourcing portal hosted by In-Tend: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30132e06-ca4d-4920-ae06-6a4f1ee062d5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL | | Locality | KENT | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA14 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley | | Local authority | Bromley | | Electoral ward | St Paul's Cray | | Westminster constituency | Orpington | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services - 72610000 - Computer support services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2019 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30132e06-ca4d-4920-ae06-6a4f1ee062d5 - 18 Apr 2019 at 09:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30132e06-ca4d-4920-ae06-6a4f1ee062d5 - 18 Apr 2019 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30132e06-ca4d-4920-ae06-6a4f1ee062d5 - 18 Apr 2019 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30132e06-ca4d-4920-ae06-6a4f1ee062d5 - 18 Apr 2019 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30132e06-ca4d-4920-ae06-6a4f1ee062d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30132e06-ca4d-4920-ae06-6a4f1ee062d5 18th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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