--- title: "BC-10755 Griffin Schools Trust ICT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046d07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046d07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046d07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046d07.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST" published: "2024-06-03" --- # BC-10755 Griffin Schools Trust ICT Buyer: THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046d07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046d07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046d07.json) ## Summary The Griffin Schools Trust (GST) has initiated a tender process with the title "BC-10755 Griffin Schools Trust ICT" in the services category. The Trust, headquartered in Bromley, Kent, aims to formalise a managed service contract for their ICT infrastructure management across various schools. The contract is valued at 300,000 GBP and will cover ICT support services, equipment, licenses, and broadband. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure. The deadline for submissions is 3rd July 2024. This tender by GST offers an opportunity for ICT service providers to secure a long-term contract with a reputable multi-academy trust. Businesses experienced in providing managed IT services, equipment, and support to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract period of 3 years with a possible extension provides stability for successful bidders to develop relationships and potentially expand their services within the Trust over time. ## Notice The Griffin Schools Trust (GST) is a multi-academy trust whose headquarters is currently based in Bromley, Kent. It currently consists of two secondary schools and ten primary schools which are located in geographic hubs.Currently GST outsources much of the management of their ICT infrastructure to various third-party providers, with different renewal terms. Currently four primary schools have upcoming support renewals along with the Trust Headquarters and GST would like to formalise a managed service contract for these five initial sites and potentially migrate further schools at their discretion to the contract over the initial term. Each school has an independent Active Directory domain and all schools utilise Google Workspace for Education and use Chromebooks and Microsoft Windows Desktops. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Currently GST outsources much of the management of their ICT infrastructure to various third-party providers, with different renewal terms. Currently four primary schools have upcoming support renewals along with the Trust Headquarters and GST would like to formalise a managed service contract for these five initial sites and potentially migrate further schools at their discretion to the contract over the initial term. Each school has an independent Active Directory domain and all schools utilise Google Workspace for Education and use Chromebooks and Microsoft Windows Desktops. 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. 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.The services are to be provided at the following address: Kingfisher Primary School, Kingfisher Drive, Princes Park, Chatham, ME5 7NXSaxon Way Primary School, Church Path, Ingram Road, Gillingham, ME7 1SJLordswood School, Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NNWillow Brook Primary School, Church Road, Leyton, London, E10 7BHTrust Headquarters, 2a Fielding Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 9FL ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017178-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | £300,000 | | 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 | THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST | | Locality | BROMLEY | | Post town | Bromley | | Postcode | BR2 9FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley | | Local authority | Bromley | | Electoral ward | Bromley Common & Holwood | | Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill | | Delivery location | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest, TLI61 Bromley, TLJ41 Medway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 3 Jun 2024 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017178-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup/aspx/Home - https://www.griffinschoolstrust.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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