Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Albion Mills
BRADFORD
BD10 9TQ
Contact
Ashley Reed
ashley.reed@bdat-academies.org
Telephone
+44 1274909120
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE41 - Bradford
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10060130
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Financial System for Multi Academy Trust
Reference number
BDAT009
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust ("BDAT") is a Multi-Academy Trust established in 2012 to support and sponsor Church of England academies and other schools in Bradford on behalf of the Diocese of Leeds. BDAT works with schools to provide a network of support and challenge, so working together we can achieve our vision of improved outcomes and results for our children and young people. At BDAT we want every child to have a happy and high-quality education enabling them to grow and flourish during their time at school.
BDAT comprises of 20 schools (5 secondary and 15 primary), supporting more than 10,000 children and employing around 1,600 staff. An additional primary school is currently in the process of joining the Trust, with an expected conversion date (1st February 2025) ahead of the Contract start date. There is also a small head office for central Trust staff. Further details can be found at www.bdat-academies.org
We are inviting firms that can provide a finance system to tender and the successful firm will be offered a 3-year contract with option for an additional 2 years. The Contract with our current provider, IRIS Financials, ends in July 2025 and we envisage the new Contract will start from 1st June 2025 to ensure a managed handover to the new provider, if required.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £220,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE41 - Bradford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust ("BDAT") is a Multi-Academy Trust established in 2012 to support and sponsor Church of England academies and other schools in Bradford on behalf of the Diocese of Leeds. BDAT works with schools to provide a network of support and challenge, so working together we can achieve our vision of improved outcomes and results for our children and young people. At BDAT we want every child to have a happy and high-quality education enabling them to grow and flourish during their time at school.
BDAT comprises of 20 schools (5 secondary and 15 primary), supporting more than 10,000 children and employing around 1,600 staff. An additional primary school is currently in the process of joining the Trust, with an expected conversion date (1st February 2025) ahead of the Contract start date. There is also a small head office for central Trust staff. Further details can be found at www.bdat-academies.org
We are inviting firms that can provide a finance system to tender and the successful firm will be offered a 3-year contract with option for an additional 2 years. The Contract with our current provider, IRIS Financials, ends in July 2025 and we envisage the new Contract will start from 1st June 2025 to ensure a managed handover to the new provider, if required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
3 year Contract with option to extend for a further 2 years. Total contract price for 5 years is £220,000
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-031300
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ION Industries Ltd
2 Esh Plaza, Sir Bobby Robson Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 9BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
10323679
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £220,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
Bradford
Country
United Kingdom