---
title: "Westfield Academy - ICT Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02985d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTFIELD ACADEMY (WATFORD)"
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# Westfield Academy - ICT Support Services

Buyer: WESTFIELD ACADEMY (WATFORD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02985d

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## Summary

The tender for "Westfield Academy - ICT Support Services" issued by Westfield Academy (Watford) focuses on providing fully managed IT support services. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is primarily located in Manchester, with a planned duration of five years starting from the contract's approval date on 9 August 2021. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, inviting qualified bidders to submit their proposals by 8 April 2021. The total contract value is approximately £455,889, and there is an option to extend the contract for an additional year beyond the initial term.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in transition to cloud-based solutions, Google technologies, and support strategies. Companies that possess strong capabilities in managing IT infrastructure for educational institutions and can demonstrate knowledge in integrating ICT into teaching and learning strategies will be particularly well-suited to participate. With the anticipated shift towards a fully cloud-based environment and the implementation of a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) approach for students, vendors who can offer innovative IT solutions and effective support structures will have the upper hand in this competitive tendering process.

## Notice

Westfield Academy requires a Fully Managed IT support service. This Contract will also allow the School to enable the implementation of its vision to successfully amend the ICT provision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A single contract will be awarded for the provision of fully managed IT services. The intention is that the successful company will support the Academy in effectively delivering it's vision for ICT; Over the duration of the 5 year contract we expect to; ? move from a microsoft solution to an almost fully Google solution. (Within 2 years) ? move to a chromebook solution. (Within 2 years.) ? move all students to a BYOD solution. (Within 3 years) ? move the Academy to a fully cloud based solution ? move to a solution where, as part of the contract, there is no longer a need for a full-time on-site resource as the majority of support will be off-site. ? Move from, the perception of, being behind others schools as regards the use of ICT, to being a lead school with google. ? To ensure that the use of ICT is fully integrated into the Academy Teaching & Learning strategy. The contract will cover the following distinct service elements: - Onsite Service desk / Helpdesk - A single point of

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 48 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019159-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £455,888 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTFIELD ACADEMY (WATFORD) |
| Locality | HERTSFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD18 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURN IT ON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2021 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019159-2021
- 4 Mar 2021 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004355-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.turniton.co.uk
- http://www.westfield.herts.sch.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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