Published date: 28 December 2018
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Internet service providers ISP - 72411000
Technical computer support services - 72611000
Location of contract
SG175QS
Value of contract
£2,000,000 to £5,000,000
Procurement reference
BEST Academies ICT Managed Service
Published date
28 December 2018
Closing date
15 February 2019
Contract start date
2 September 2019
Contract end date
1 September 2022
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) require a full suite of managed services for its Academies. In summary, this includes an element of onsite staffing in academies, remote support, service management, service desk, updates and patching service, training and consultancy, supply of equipment and software. The funding for the new Pixbrook school is also included in this procurement.
There are also two optional services required;
1] a managed broadband service
2] a service for Nursery Schools.
The procurement is advertised for 3 years with an option, based on performance, for a further 2 years. We believe that TUPE will apply.
Please visit www.bestacademies.org.uk/ictprocurement to access the method of gaining the PQQ documentation.
The PQQ stage finishes on the 15th February 2019
About the buyer
Contact name
Craig Smith
Address
Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Clifton
Shefford
SG175QS
England
Telephone
01462413511
Website
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Closing: 15 February 2019