--- title: "University of Chichester Academy Trust - ICT Communications & Security Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044b72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044b72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044b72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044b72.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2024-03-21" --- # University of Chichester Academy Trust - ICT Communications & Security Partner Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044b72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044b72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044b72.json) ## Summary The University of Chichester Academy Trust is seeking a partner for ICT communications and security services. This procurement opportunity falls under the IT services category and involves a 60-month contract worth £750,000. The Trust is located in Chichester, United Kingdom, and aims to enhance education by providing a managed service including connectivity, broadband, telephony, security solutions, and support. The procurement method is selective with a competitive procedure and negotiation stage. The tender period closes on 22nd April 2024, with an invitation date for the second stage on 2nd May 2024. This tender from the University of Chichester Academy Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector to compete for a long-term contract providing essential technology services to multiple schools. Companies offering managed connectivity, security solutions, and technical support are well-suited for this contract. By engaging with the Trust, suppliers have the chance to contribute to the education sector and potentially expand their business through a strategic partnership with a reputable educational institution. ## Notice University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust (the Trust), is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity, which was set up by the University of Chichester in July 2013 as an academy sponsor. Trust is made up of fifteen academies: three infant schools, four junior schools, seven primary schools and one secondary school. The total number of pupils on the roll is approximately 6000 (including nursery). The Trust is currently in discussions with other prospective schools/academies. The Trust also has a small business unit of Portsmouth SCITT which supports teacher training. The University has an education heritage that goes back over 180 years. Now firmly established as an educational charity, the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust is uniquely placed to make a difference to schools in the region. With access to University resources and expertise, including school improvement specialists from the University's Education Department, and the extensive experience of our core team of Finance, HR and Premises professionals we can tailor support that meets the specific needs of our academies in their own locality. The Vision of the University of Chichester Academy Trust is for all young people to be inspired by an excellent education that raises their aspirations and enriches their lives. Our Mission is to create a vibrant inclusive and aspirational family of academies, transforming life chances for pupils through excellent teaching and learning. Our Shared values are: * Aspirational * Inclusive * Collaborative * Dynamic * Evidence Based * People-focused * Sustainable This procurement encompasses the items noted below. In essence, this procurement is all about identifying a single supplier to provide a fully outsourced managed service. At the sole discretion of the Trust any future schools that the Trust may incorporate into the Trust will also be added to the ICT contract. Any additional schools will co-terminate to the end same end date of the initial contract. Further details regarding bid timescales are noted below but this is advertised as a 60 month contract with a maximum 5 year service with start and end dates as follows: Lines available - Service start date - 1st October The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Service will then receive a detailed set of requirements. For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but is not be limited to; * A managed connectivity service to connect schools anywhere in England * A broadband service for each school based on synchronous connectivity * A 'failover' line * A firewalled service * Filtering and security solution compliant with latest KCSIE regulations * A managed VoIP telephony service for each school to an agreed number of handsets each * Support and maintenance service * Full end to end single SLA approach * Management of any 3rd parties required to provide the service * Relevant monitoring, management, and reporting * Full installation and transition service * Value added services Technical interface into the Trusts outsourced support provision Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will not be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust (the Trust), is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity, which was set up by the University of Chichester in July 2013 as an academy sponsor. Trust is made up of fifteen academies: three infant schools, four junior schools, seven primary schools and one secondary school. The total number of pupils on the roll is approximately 6000 (including nursery). The Trust is currently in discussions with other prospective schools/academies. The Trust also has a small business unit of Portsmouth SCITT which supports teacher training. The University has an education heritage that goes back over 180 years. Now firmly established as an educational charity, the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust is uniquely placed to make a difference to schools in the region. With access to University resources and expertise, including school improvement specialists from the University's Education Department, and the extensive experience of our core team of Finance, HR and Premises professionals we can tailor support that meets the specific needs of our academies in their own locality. The Vision of the University of Chichester Academy Trust is for all young people to be inspired by an excellent education that raises their aspirations and enriches their lives. Our Mission is to create a vibrant inclusive and aspirational family of academies, transforming life chances for pupils through excellent teaching and learning. Our Shared values are: * Aspirational * Inclusive * Collaborative * Dynamic * Evidence Based * People-focused * Sustainable This procurement encompasses the items noted below. In essence, this procurement is all about identifying a single supplier to provide a fully outsourced managed service. At the sole discretion of the Trust any future schools that the Trust may incorporate into the Trust will also be added to the ICT contract. Any additional schools will co-terminate to the end same end date of the initial contract. Further details regarding bid timescales are noted below but this is advertised as a 60 month contract with a maximum 5 year service with start and end dates as follows: Lines available - Service start date - 1st October The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Service will then receive a detailed set of requirements. For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but is not be limited to; * A managed connectivity service to connect schools anywhere in England * A broadband service for each school based on synchronous connectivity * A 'failover' line * A firewalled service * Filtering and security solution compliant with latest KCSIE regulations * A managed VoIP telephony service for each school to an agreed number of handsets each * Support and maintenance service * Full end to end single SLA approach * Management of any 3rd parties required to provide the service * Relevant monitoring, management, and reporting * Full installation and transition service * Value added services Technical interface into the Trusts outsourced support provision Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will not be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009279-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 6PE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester North | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32412110 - Internet network - 32430000 - Wide area network - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2024 at 20:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009279-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.unicat.org.uk - https://www.unicat.org.uk/news-3/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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