--- title: "Learning Academy Partnership (South West) ICT Managed Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04deb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04deb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04deb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04deb7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)" published: "2025-02-13" --- # Learning Academy Partnership (South West) ICT Managed Service Buyer: LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04deb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04deb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04deb7.json) ## Summary The Learning Academy Partnership (South West), headquartered in Newton Abbot, is currently in the tender stage for an ICT Managed Service aimed at enhancing their IT infrastructure across 19 academies located south of Exeter. Classified under CPV code 72000000 for IT services, this procurement falls within the services category and employs a competitive procedure with negotiation. Interested bidders should note the tender period ends on 24 March 2025, and the invitation to the second stage will commence on 9 September 2025. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 GBP, will encompass strategic ICT advisory services, 24/7 network monitoring, and necessary on-site support for both schools and the central office. Compliance with the Trust's standards and the facilitation of TUPE from existing suppliers are also required. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, network management, and educational technology services to secure a substantial contract within the educational sector. Companies equipped to offer strategic ICT advice and innovative solutions aligned with the Trust's mission of delivering exceptional education can greatly benefit. The contract demands extensive experience in managing ICT infrastructure, adherence to Service Level Agreements, and the capability to drive technological innovation. Both large and small IT service providers with a robust local staffing strategy are well-suited to compete, particularly those proficient in handling complex, multi-institutional projects. ## Notice The Learning Academy Partnership Trust (LAP) is a Trust of 19 Academies south of Exeter with the head office based in Newton Abbot. The LAP(SW) Trust was established in 2012 from its initial inception at IlIisham Academy. The Trust is a family of inclusive and aspirational schools working together within a Multi-Academy Trust with a Church of England Foundation. The Trust is a values driven organisation and welcomes both church and community schools as well as those in all Ofsted categories. The mission and core purpose of our School Trust is to enable Flourishing Futures for our children by working together as a values-led family of exceptional academies, delivering an entitlement to exceptional education across all our local communities and where every child flourishes. We believe that every young person, regardless of their background or context, can achieve and exceed the highest of expectations. The Trust currently encompasses 19 schools but is expected to grow this year and again in the coming years. The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Managed 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; * strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * Monitoring and management of the network 24 x 7 x 365 a 40 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary in schools a 50 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary for the central team office * Service desk * local staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure * supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value (BV) approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets aligned to the Trusts objectives Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers. Further details about the solution requirements will be provided to those bidders who are shortlisted to receive the ITT AQ pack. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Learning Academy Partnership Trust (LAP) is a Trust of 19 Academies south of Exeter with the head office based in Newton Abbot. The LAP(SW) Trust was established in 2012 from its initial inception at IlIisham Academy. The Trust is a family of inclusive and aspirational schools working together within a Multi-Academy Trust with a Church of England Foundation. The Trust is a values driven organisation and welcomes both church and community schools as well as those in all Ofsted categories. The mission and core purpose of our School Trust is to enable Flourishing Futures for our children by working together as a values-led family of exceptional academies, delivering an entitlement to exceptional education across all our local communities and where every child flourishes. We believe that every young person, regardless of their background or context, can achieve and exceed the highest of expectations. The Trust currently encompasses 19 schools but is expected to grow this year and again in the coming years. The companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT for the Managed 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; * strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * Monitoring and management of the network 24 x 7 x 365 a 40 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary in schools a 50 week core service, incorporating on-site staff/visits as necessary for the central team office * Service desk * local staffing that bidders deem necessary to deliver the SLA * responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure * supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value (BV) approach * management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * management of 3rd parties * relevant monitoring, management, patching and reporting * training - technical and curriculum as necessary * expectation that the provider will drive innovation * risk registers and inventory management * collective partnership targets aligned to the Trusts objectives Bidders should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There is will be a requirement for TUPE from existing suppliers. Further details about the solution requirements will be provided to those bidders who are shortlisted to receive the ITT AQ pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004954-2025 | | 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 | 13 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST) | | Locality | NEWTON ABBOT | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ12 3SB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Teignbridge | | Electoral ward | Kingsteignton East | | Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 30213000 - Personal computers - 30214000 - Workstations - 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2025 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004954-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.lapsw.co.uk - https://www.lapsw.co.uk/about-us/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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