Official UK procurement notice
First Federation Trust - ICT Managed Service
Authority: First Federation Trust (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionFirst Federation Trust wishes to engage a single contractor to supply an ICT Managed Service and associated project implementation and
training services across all sites within the Trust.
This procurement involves the delivery of ICT across all the schools as part of a joined up programme of work, whilst at the same time
being able to be flexible to deal with ad-hoc purchases and small projects that individual schools may need from time to time – all to a set
of standards. At the same time a high quality managed service needs to be consistently delivered.
CPV: Computer expansion services · Computer network services · Computer support and consultancy services · Computer support services · Computer upgrade services · Computer-related management services · Computer-related professional services · Computer-related services · Data network management services · Helpdesk and support services · Helpdesk services · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · +7 more
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Given the value involved and the critical nature of ICT to support teaching learning…AwardedRenewal
Given the value involved and the critical nature of ICT to support teaching learning and management it is vital the Trust and Supplier establishes an operating model that not only works for both parties but also delivers both to time and understanding the nuances of working in an educational environment.
From the information provided it is absolutely clear that this procurement is all about delivery of ICT across all the schools as part of a joined up programme of work, whilst at the same time being able to be flexible to deal with ad-hoc purchases and small
projects that individual schools may need from time to time– all to a set of standards. At the same time a high quality managed service needs to be consistently delivered. It is therefore critical that all parties know what is going on when and whilst formal monthly reporting is clearly a key necessity so is establishing an effective operating model that is resourced at the right times with the right people who can interface with both staff at Trust and school level.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 60.8%
- Price: 39.2%
- Suitability
As per the information contained in the Selection Questionnaire
- Technical & professional ability
ICT Managed Service Provider with the following accreditations:
Cyber Essentials (CE)
- Price carries 39.2 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.9 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 26 Jul 2024, 14:42 BST
- Last source update
- 30 Oct 2025, 16:32 GMT
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-069869- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-048512Find a Tender
- Performance terms
As per the Service Level Agreement Table in the Award Questionnaire
Publisher note: (MT Ref:235839)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 27 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
27 Aug 2024 → 30 Oct 2025 · 3 dates- Submission deadline27 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected19 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST
- Notice published358 days ago30 Oct 2025, 16:32 GMT
Notice history
3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Aug 2024- Deadline moved to 27 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST23 Aug 2024, 10:08 BST+1 days · was 26 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
- Status changed to complete30 Oct 2025, 16:32 GMT
- Procurement method changed30 Oct 2025, 16:32 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 26 Aug 2024 | 27 Aug 2024 | +1 d |
The 26th is a bank holiday, therefore has been pushed back to the Tuesday at 12 noon
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM Education Ltd | £5,200,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 069869-2025-1 · RM Education Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Dec 2024
- Value
- £5,200,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad | 7 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- RM Education LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria