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title: "Beeches Learning and Development Trust ~ IT & Network Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038835"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST"
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# Beeches Learning and Development Trust ~ IT & Network Services Tender

Buyer: BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038835

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## Summary

The Beeches Learning and Development Trust has recently completed a procurement process for IT & Network Services. This contract opportunity, categorised under computer network services, was awarded to Joskos Solutions Ltd. The Trust sought a supplier capable of providing IT services across its academy group, including ongoing maintenance, support, and strategic development. The contract, valued at GBP 482,552, was signed on 26th May 2023, and covers a delivery region in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the tender was in the award stage.

This tender by the Beeches Learning and Development Trust presents growth opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry. Businesses with expertise in IT & Network Services, particularly in educational environments, are well-suited to compete. The Trust's focus on proactive IT system development and cybersecurity highlights the need for innovative and quality-driven service providers. The contract period runs from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2028, offering a stable and long-term partnership for successful bidders to support the Trust's IT capabilities.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for Beeches Learning & Development Trust. The Beeches Learning and Development Trust (BLDT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in which Burnham Grammar is the lead and sponsor school. The MAT is a single legal entity and is the employer and holder of land titles and the trust board is accountable for all academies in the group, and made up of trustees, the majority of whom are current Burnham Grammar School governors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Beeches Learning & Development Trust may grow further, with a number of additional schools becoming part of the Trust during this contract period. The provision of IT & Network services at these schools, if they have joined the Trust, or ended their current IT & Network Services contract, will fall under the scope of this contract. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide this service at these additional schools using the same costing model applied to the successful tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the contract. The Trust is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the Trust's IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support Beeches Learning & Development Trust's strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in schools, both for academic and administrative purposes. Proven expertise in the proactive development of IT Systems in an Educational Environment is essential. The selected service provider shall be: *Fully conversant with the latest and evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a Secondary and Primary School environment *Required to evidence their Quality Assurance and Security Systems *Required to evidence their proposed Key Performance Indicator measures for the contract *Required to present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Trustees on a weekly/monthly basis *Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities *Required to ensure through monitoring and visible measures the accountability and performance of onsite technicians *Required to evidence a proactive approach towards Cybersecurity and Proactive Network protection *Required to provide IT support for students sitting exams The contract will provide onsite support, including maintenance, via the on-site technician/s located in school 5 days a week 52 weeks of the year. The successful contractor will be expected to provide and manage the service against an agreed Strategic Development Plan, ensuring the ongoing improvement of the Trust's IT capability. Comprehensive off-site system support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Maintenance and System Development activities shall be undertaken out with the 190 academic term-time days to minimise any disruption to pupil education and teaching activities. Please see SQ Document for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020925-2023 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £482,552 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST |
| Locality | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL1 7HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Cliveden |
| Westminster constituency | Beaconsfield |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOSKOS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020925-2023
- 24 Nov 2022 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033421-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=796860708
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/4N72C62YEU
- https://www.burnhamgrammar.org.uk/1402/beeches-learning-and-development-trust#

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