"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 is establishing an open framework for information and communications technology (ICT) products, services and solutions for publicly funded schools and colleges across the United Kingdom. It is divided into three lots: managed ICT support, including service desks, infrastructure, networks, cloud, cybersecurity and safeguarding technology; professional services, including consultancy, solution design, project delivery, digital transformation, migration, training and technical assurance; and hardware supply, installation and related support, covering devices, servers, networks, storage and classroom audiovisual equipment. Nexus will operate the framework, which eligible education authorities can use to buy these requirements. Suppliers can apply for one, several or all lots. The framework is intended to provide schools and colleges with access to technology that supports teaching, learning and their wider operations.