Published date: 16 March 2021

Last edited date: 16 March 2021

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.


Closing: 15 April 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Computer facilities management services - 72514000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£1,300,000

Procurement reference

Wellspring Academy Trust

Published date

16 March 2021

Closing date

15 April 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2025

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

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

All procurement documents can be accessed via the procurement portal :-

https://exceedingsourcing.marketdojo.com/users/current_opportunities

More information

Links

Additional text

https://exceedingsourcing.marketdojo.com/users/current_opportunities

Please use the link to access all documents relating to this tender opportunity

About the buyer

Contact name

Wellspring Academy Trust

Address

Digital Media Centre, County Way
Barnsley
S70 2JW
England

Email

tenders@exceeding.uk.com