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title: "BC-10702 Shared Learning Trust Managed ICT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02998c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SHARED LEARNING TRUST"
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# BC-10702 Shared Learning Trust Managed ICT

Buyer: THE SHARED LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02998c

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## Summary

The Shared Learning Trust, located in the Luton area, is seeking managed ICT support services for five of its schools through a tender titled "BC-10702 Shared Learning Trust Managed ICT." Classed under IT services, the procurement is currently in the award stage, having started with the tender solicitation on 8 March 2021 and scheduled to close on 7 April 2021. The contract duration is for three years, with options for two one-year extensions. The procurement process follows a selective method with a total estimated value of £3,500,000. Key contact for the tender is James Vaughan, reachable at james.vaughan@schoolsbuyingclub.com.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support solutions. Companies that can demonstrate capability in managing complete IT lifecycles, including hardware and software management for educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate. The successful bidder will also need to handle TUPE considerations for existing staff within the Local Government Pension Scheme, making this opportunity particularly attractive for established firms in the education sector.

## Notice

The Shared Learning Trust is a Trust based in the Luton area, and requires outsourced managed ICT support for 5 of their schools. Currently ICT support is provided across the Trust through a combination of outsourced providers and in house provision.The server contracts are managed externally by a third party and these remain out of scope for this procurement.It is envisaged that staff members will be eligible for TUPE which includes staff members who are currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice, procurement and installation through to the day to day support and management of hardware, software and IT contracts. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Shared Learning Trust is a Trust based in the Luton area, and requires outsourced managed ICT support for 5 of their schools. Currently ICT support is provided across the Trust through a combination of outsourced providers and in house provision.The server contracts are managed externally by a third party and these remain out of scope for this procurement.It is envisaged that staff members will be eligible for TUPE which includes staff members who are currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice, procurement and installation through to the day to day support and management of hardware, software and IT contracts. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods. The services are to be provided at the following addresses:The Chalks Hills Academy, Leagrave High St, Luton, LU4 0NEThe Stockwood Park Academy, Rotheram Avenue, Luton, LU1 5PPThe Linden Academy, Osborne Road, Luton, LU1 3HJThe Vale Academy, Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QPThe Rushmere Park Academy, East Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024048-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,140,410 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SHARED LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | DUNSTABLE |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU5 4QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Dunstable East |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## 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

- 28 Sep 2021 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024048-2021
- 8 Mar 2021 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004635-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.turniton.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/schoolsbuyingclub
- https://www.thesharedlearningtrust.org.uk/

## Provenance

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