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title: "Framework for the Provision of Independent Software Assessment Services"
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# Framework for the Provision of Independent Software Assessment Services

Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0438e4

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## Summary

HEART Academies Trust is procuring services through a tender for a Framework for the Provision of Independent Software Assessment Services. The procurement will commence on 2nd April 2024 for a 48-month period with no extension option. Interested businesses can request tender documents by emailing Zoe Court at procurement@heartacademiestrust.co.uk. Completed tenders must be submitted via email by the published closing date. This framework aims to provide Software Asset Management Services, including full software licensing lifecycle support and financial operations services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in software consulting and development, to compete for a valuable contract. Businesses with expertise in software asset management and financial operations services will find this opportunity well-suited for growth. The procurement stage is currently complete, with a focus on quality and social value as award criteria, presenting a chance for specialised SMEs to showcase their capabilities and win contracts in the UK public sector market.

## Notice

HEART Academies Trust (HEART) to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Independent Software Assessment Services, as described in Appendix A (Specification), commencing 2nd April 2024 for a 48 month period with no option to extend. Tender documents can be requested by emailing Zoe Court procurement@heartacademiestrust.co.uk Completed tender documents must be submitted via email to Zoe Court at procurement@heartacademiestrust.co.uk by the published closing date. This Framework will provide Software Asset Management Services, this will include but is not limited to: Full software licensing lifecycle support, including definition of requirements, procurement, allocation, management, reuse and retirement in all environments (including, but not limited to, hosted private cloud, public cloud services, hosted data centre) and Financial Operations and Green Operation Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HEART Academies Trust (HEART) to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Independent Software Assessment Services, as described in Appendix A (Specification), commencing 2nd April 2024 for a 48 month period with no option to extend. Tender documents can be requested by emailing Zoe Court procurement@heartacademiestrust.co.uk Completed tender documents must be submitted via email to Zoe Court at procurement@heartacademiestrust.co.uk by the published closing date. This Framework will provide Software Asset Management Services, this will include but is not limited to: Full software licensing lifecycle support, including definition of requirements, procurement, allocation, management, reuse and retirement in all environments (including, but not limited to, hosted private cloud, public cloud services, hosted data centre) and Financial Operations and Green Operation Services

Renewal: The renewal will be subject to a new full procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012788-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012788-2024
- 9 Feb 2024 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004456-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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