"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.
Description: Nexus Multi Academy Trust ("Nexus" or "the Authority") is seeking to establish an Open Framework for the provision of ICT products, services and solutions to the education sector. The Framework is intended to provide Nexus and other eligible Contracting Authorities with a compliant and accessible route to market for the procurement of ICT requirements. The Framework is divided into three Lots: Lot 1 - ICT Support Services and Managed Services Lot 2 - Professional Services Lot 3 - Hardware Suppliers may tender for one, multiple or all Lots. There will be no limit on the number of Suppliers that may be appointed to each Lot. The Framework will operate as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is intended to be reopened periodically to (read more...)
Summary: Nexus Multi-Academy Trust sought suppliers for an open framework of ICT products, services and solutions for publicly funded schools and colleges across the UK. It was divided into three lots: managed ICT support, including service desks, infrastructure, networks, cloud, cybersecurity and safeguarding technologies; professional services, including consultancy, digital transformation, project delivery, systems integration, training and technical advice; and hardware supply and installation, covering devices, servers, networking, storage, classroom and audiovisual equipment. Hardware-related services could include configuration, deployment, asset management and warranty support. Nexus would operate the framework, which eligible education-sector public bodies could also use. Suppliers could bid for one, several or all lots.