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# Single Source Framework - IT Management Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/single-source-framework-it-management-services-ocds-h6vhtk-029c28). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST: "Single Source Framework - IT Management Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £1,300,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: exceedingsourcing.marketdojo.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/wellspring-academy-trust-GB-COH-08120960)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 April 2021 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Computer facilities management services
- **Delivery Location:** UKE3
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/single-source-framework-it-management-services-ocds-h6vhtk-029c28#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-029c28`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/single-source-framework-it-management-services-ocds-h6vhtk-029c28#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [exceedingsourcing.marketdojo.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexceedingsourcing.marketdojo.com%2Fusers%2Fcurrent_opportunities)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/single-source-framework-it-management-services-ocds-h6vhtk-029c28#participate

## 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

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active

- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £1,200,000
- **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 ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F005303-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-03-16T13:47:53.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T11:56:40.814Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-029c28