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title: "National Framework for ICT Solutions 2024"
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# National Framework for ICT Solutions 2024

Buyer: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042a3a

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## Summary

The Red Kite Learning Trust, represented by Pagabo Limited, has completed the National Framework for ICT Solutions 2024 procurement process. The framework aims to provide a range of IT-based solutions split into 15 lots, each covering different areas such as network solutions, cloud services, and managed services. The procurement method followed the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure, allowing for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirements. The contract was recently signed on 29th May 2024 with a total value of £55,250,000.

This tender for ICT Solutions offers significant opportunities for business growth to IT service providers and tech companies specialising in hardware, software, and support services. Businesses involved in network solutions, cloud services, and managed services should consider competing for the different lots available within the framework. The Red Kite Learning Trust, as the buying organisation, presents an attractive opportunity for suppliers to engage in a long-term partnership for the provision of diverse IT solutions in the education sector.

## Notice

Pagabo Limited, acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wish to establish a national framework of Providers of for a range of IT based solutions. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The framework will be split in to 15 separate lots, each with 7 regional areas, giving 105 sub-lots, which will operate with a maximum of 9 Suppliers per sub-lot. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirements. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure.

### Lot Information

Network Solutions

This Lot will cover but is not limited to network audits, design and installation. Also including related hardware.

Cloud VoIP

This Lot will cover but is not limited to installation, cloud-based solutions, handsets, software and removal/recycle of VoIP solutions.

1-2-1 Learning Solutions - iOS

This Lot will cover but is not limited to iOS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories to support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

1-2-1 Learning Solutions - Windows OS

This Lot will cover but is not limited to Windows OS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

1-2-1 Learning Solutions - Chrome OS

This Lot will cover but is not limited to Chrome OS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories to support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

Parent Payment Software

This Lot will cover but is not limited to parent payment software used in an education setting.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software - Apple Devices

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Apple devices.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software - Windows Devices

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Windows devices

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software - Android & Chrome Devices

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Android and Chrome devices

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software - Multi OS

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software that is able to handle at least two differing OSs

Register/Visitor Software

This Lot will cover but is not limited to software for signing in/out for staff, pupils and visitors.

Website Design Services

This Lot will cover but is not limited to website design and build, hosting, managed services.

Cloud Services

This Lot will cover but is not limited to the provision of Cloud tenancy solutions

Broadband Solutions

This Lot will cover but is not limited to ISP provision, software, filtering, firewalls

Managed Services

This Lot will cover but is not limited to support contracts, help desks, cloud services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018520-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,250,000 |
| Lots value | £51,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RED KITE LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG2 9PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Harlow & St. Georges |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | COMCEN TECHNOLOGY; CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS; CREATIVE NETWORKS; DATASPIRE SOLUTIONS; DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS; DEVELOPYN; EXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS; GBM DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES; GOACO GROUP; MEDHURST COMMUNICATIONS; MICRO COMPUTER CONSULTANTS; NORTH PB; NORTH WALES TECHNOLOGIES; NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; SIMPLIFY IT SOLUTIONS; TALK STRAIGHT; UNITY WORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 32546000 - Digital switching equipment
- 32550000 - Telephone equipment
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48820000 - Servers
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018520-2024
- 2 Jan 2024 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000010-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rklt.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269
- https://pagabo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ICT-Solutions-Framework-Pagabo-User-Guide-2024-Watermarked.pdf
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/business-and-property-courts/commercial-court/

## Provenance

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