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title: "BC-10754 Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT"
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# BC-10754 Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040cb4

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is overseeing a procurement contract titled "BC-10754 Bedfordshire Schools Trust ICT" within the IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support industry category. The contract, valued at approximately £5,000,000 including VAT, encompasses managed ICT support services, equipment, consumables, licenses, and broadband. The services will be provided across multiple educational institutions including middle deemed secondary schools, primary schools, secondary schools, and nurseries within the UKH25 region. This contract period is set for three years initially, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process has been conducted through a selective, restricted procedure covered by the GPA, with the tender status currently marked as complete and the award dated 22nd January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive IT service management, providing a steady demand for consultancy, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in managing IT lifecycles, licensing, and broadband provisioning will find substantial growth potential. The requirement for managed ICT support services, which accounts for 30% of the contract value, makes this particularly appealing to experienced IT service providers, including SMEs considering the involvement of a small and medium-sized enterprise, Partnership Education Limited, as a successful supplier. This tender is ideal for businesses capable of delivering end-to-end IT management and support, ensuring ongoing service quality and addressing the evolving technological needs of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust.

## Notice

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) was incorporated in August 2016 following on from a previous organisation called Bedfordshire East Multi-school Trust (BMAT). The Trust now includes three middle deemed secondary schools, six primary schools, one secondary school and three nurseries.Currently ICT support is provided across the Trust through an outsourced provider. It is envisaged that staff members employed by the current provider will be eligible for TUPE.The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice and installation through to the day-to-day support and management. The services under this contract will comprise of managed ICT support services, ICT equipment and consumables, licenses and broadband. The Trust or the schools may also utilise the new provider for additional sourcing as and when required e.g., for Wi-Fi upgrades.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) was incorporated in August 2016 following on from a previous organisation called Bedfordshire East Multi-school Trust (BMAT). The Trust now includes three middle deemed secondary schools, six primary schools, one secondary school and three nurseries.Currently ICT support is provided across the Trust through an outsourced provider. It is envisaged that staff members employed by the current provider will be eligible for TUPE.The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice and installation through to the day-to-day support and management. The services under this contract will comprise of managed ICT support services, ICT equipment and consumables, licenses and broadband. The Trust or the schools may also utilise the new provider for additional sourcing as and when required e.g., for Wi-Fi upgrades.The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for a two year period. Estimated full contract value is expected to be in the region of PS5,000,000 including VAT, 30% of this value is the expected spend for the managed ICT support services. The services are to be provided at the following address: Samuel Whitbread Academy (Pfi), Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5QSEtonbury Academy, Stotfold Road, Arlesey, SG15 6XSPix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HBRobert Bloomfield Academy, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BUSt Christophers Academy, Gorham Way, Dunstable, LU5 4NJGothic Mede Academy, High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SLLangford Village Academy, Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9QALawnside Academy, Lawnside, Bigglewade, SG18 0LXGravenhurst Academy, High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HYCampton Academy, Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, SG17 5PFCentral team provision - Central office on Samuel Whitbread siteBEST Nursery Arlesey, High St, Arlesey SG15 6SLBEST Nursery Shefford, Shefford Rd, Clifton, Shefford SG17 5QSBEST Nursery Langford, Langford Academy, Church Street, Langford SG18 9QA It is anticipated over the course of the contract that additional schools may join the Trust in the future who will roll into this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002198-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARTNERSHIP 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

- 22 Jan 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002198-2025
- 17 Oct 2023 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030615-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.bestacademies.org.uk/

## Provenance

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