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title: "The Mercian Trust ITT for Communications, Security & VoIP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c0f8"
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# The Mercian Trust ITT for Communications, Security & VoIP

Buyer: THE MERCIAN TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0f8

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## Summary

The Mercian Trust, a body governed by public law in the education sector, has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "The Mercian Trust ITT for Communications, Security & VoIP." The contract involves IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, aimed at enhancing communications, security, and VoIP services across all sites within the Trust, located in Walsall, UKG38. The procurement was carried out using a selective method following a restricted procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations (2015). The contract was signed with WarwickNet on 23rd April 2025, with an award value of £464,779, effective for an initial 60 months with a potential six-month extension.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in telecommunications and wide area network infrastructure. It offers growth potential by establishing a collaborative relationship with an educational institution, aiding in digital transformation initiatives. Businesses with capabilities in project implementation and training services could benefit significantly by leveraging their expertise in these complementary areas. The focus on quality over price ensures that providers with proven track records of innovation and service excellence are well-positioned to succeed in such tenders.

## Notice

The Mercian Trust wishes to engage a single contractor to supply a Communications, Security & VoIP service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mercian Trust wishes to engage a single contractor to supply a Communications, Security & VoIP service and associated project implementation and training services across all sites within the Trust. The Procurement will be overseen by CPC with support from Moxton Education Ltd and will be a full 2 stage FTS Procedure conducted in accordance with the restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations (2015). Note: Variant bids will not be accepted. Note: The ITT has been included in stage one of the process for information only.

Options: 66 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x6 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016455-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £464,779 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 2PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Paddock |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016455-2025
- 29 Nov 2024 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038526-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glidebusiness.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.themerciantrust.org/

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