"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 supplying ICT products, services and solutions to publicly funded schools and colleges across the United Kingdom. The framework is also available to other eligible education-sector contracting authorities. It is divided into three areas: managed ICT support, including service desks, infrastructure, networks, cloud and cyber security; specialist ICT professional services, consultancy and project delivery, including digital transformation, technical design, migration and training; and hardware supply, installation and related services, covering devices, servers, network and classroom equipment. Suppliers could apply for one, several or all areas. The framework is intended to support secure, reliable technology for teaching, learning and organisational operations.