---
title: "Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (MGfL) (2022)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cdf8"
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# Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (MGfL) (2022)

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cdf8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Medway Council seeking tenders for the provision of the Medway Grid for Learning (MGfL) services, categorised under IT services including consulting and software development. This tender, which is currently at the award stage, has an overall contract value of £250,000 and encompasses services such as first-line support and email filtering. The contract period is set for one year, starting from 1 April 2022, with an option to extend for an additional year based on performance. The deadline for submission of bids was 3 September 2021, and the contract has been awarded to Adept Education.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in providing IT services, particularly those with expertise in educational IT solutions and support. Companies that offer services like website hosting, virus protection, and secure remote access will be well-suited to compete. With Medway Council's focus on quality and cost as key award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate strong performance metrics and competitive pricing may find this tender to be an advantageous pathway for growth and expansion.

## Notice

The requirement is fully detailed in the Service Specification and in conjunction with the ICT minimum requirement - appendix A which is attached to the competition documentation. The Specification describes the key features of the service being commissioned and the expectations of Medway Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is fully detailed in the Service Specification and in conjunction with the ICT minimum requirement - appendix A which is attached to the competition documentation. The Specification describes the key features of the service being commissioned and the expectations of Medway Council. The Council's approach is to commission a single Lead Provider to offer the services in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the service specification. The proposed contract period for this service will be 1 year with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Renewal: The proposed contract period for this service will be 1 year with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028300-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADEPT EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028300-2021
- 29 Jul 2021 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018058-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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