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Published 16 Mar 2021, 13:47 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Single Source Framework - IT Management Services

Official notice

Authority: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST

Framework agreementServicesRestricted procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,300,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 Apr 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Wellspring wishes to procure a Single Source Framework Agreement - only one Tenderer shall be successful in this procurement exercise.

We are seeking a support provider who can:

  • Undertake due diligence of all existing (and new) academy IT services

(network infrastructure, security, server infrastructure, connectivity etc.) in line with Trust service standards.

  • Update and maintain a multi-year development plans including academy development plans that meets our curriculum needs and aligns with the Trust Digital Strategy.
  • Take full responsibility for the complete management of IT/Digital Technologies, this includes but is not limited to:

o Core Server Infrastructure.

o Wired/Wireless Networking Infrastructure.

o Cyber Security services.

o Remote working and resilience.

o End User client devices (Including but not limited to: Mobile Phones, Tablet Devices, Laptops, PCs...).

o Operating Systems, Patch Management & Installed User Applications.

o Print & Copier Management.

o On Premise & Cloud Data Storage & Backups.

o On Premise & Cloud Productivity & Identity Access Management Suites (Office 365 / GSuite for Education)

o Other Teaching and Learning technology (Including but not limited to: Virtual Reality Headsets, Immersive Interactive Zones and Assistive Technology Access Tools).

o Disaster recovery strategy planning and implementation.

  • Provide a solution that is easy to manage both commercially and operationally.
  • Provide & manage robust, reliable and secure IT systems that conform to industry best practice and meet statutory legal requirements.
  • Provide a flexible approach to future requirements, changes in the IT landscape and working practices.
  • Guarantee and evidence a robust SLA, monitoring and Escalation Processes will be implemented and reported on monthly, with regular performance reviews.
  • Bring additional value add to the Single Source Framework Agreement, seeking out new technologies for our academies, introducing us to likeminded organisations and engaging new suppliers.
  • Taking additional products and services from order to in service in a cost and time effective manner

CPV: Computer facilities management services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1RenewalPublished value£1,200,000
Extensions: 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2, 1 year periodsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
What this means for your bid
  • “Single Source Framework - IT Management Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
16 Mar 2021, 13:47 GMT
Last source update
16 Mar 2021, 13:47 GMT
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-005303
Classification (CPV)
Computer facilities management services
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c28 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Appointment period ends
15 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
360 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

16 Mar 2021 → 15 Apr 2021 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    16 Mar 2021, 13:47 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    15 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Wellspring Academy Trust

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation Digital Media Centre, County Way, Barnsley, Yorkshire & Humber, S70 2JWContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria