Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
All Saints' Academy
Blaisdon Way
Cheltenham
GL51 0WH
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK13 - Gloucestershire
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
All Saints' Academy Cheltenham ~ IT & Network Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72700000 - Computer network services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for All Saints’ Academy.
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: £646,301.67
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Main site or place of performance
Gloucestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Our Academy has excellent, modern facilities and a staff team who aim to provide a caring and enriching learning environment for all our students where their needs and personal growth are given utmost priority. Our purpose is to be a beacon of hope for our students, families and the local community. We are founded on Christian values in serving Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Diocese of Gloucester. We strive to give enjoyment in learning, instil a determination to achieve and succeed. We are one of the top two best performing non-selective secondary schools for overall GCSE performance in the town of Cheltenham and we have been for four years. We are also the top performing Christian non-selective secondary school in Gloucestershire. The Academy is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support All Saints’ Academy’s strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in school, both for academic and administrative purposes. Proven expertise in the proactive development of IT Systems in an Educational Environment is essential. The selected service provider shall be: •Fully conversant with evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a Secondary School environment •Required to evidence their Quality Assurance and Security Systems •Required to evidence their proposed Key Performance Indicator measures for the contract •Required to periodically present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Governors •Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities •Experienced in Network design in a Secondary School environment •Support all current and future School systems The contract will provide onsite support, including maintenance, currently on-site via the Network Manager and Support Technician located in school 5 days a week 52 weeks of the year. The Academy is receptive to proposals of alternative support models. Comprehensive off-site system support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Maintenance and System Development activities shall be undertaken outside the 190 academic term-time days to minimise any disruption to pupil education and teaching activities. The contract will commence on 1 January 2023 for an initial period of three years, ending 31 December 2025, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of up to two years at the discretion of the governing body. The contract will provide Technical Management and on-site technicians, to the School’s ICT Infrastructure, including: •Full server support and monitoring •Fully Managed Helpdesk with Remote Support •Full workstation support, software support, hardware support and repairs •Staff, Trustee’s and Student Network & email accounts and access setup and management. •Proactive contract management to ensure best value for money across all areas of management systems and utilities. •24/7/365 network monitoring with call out and emergency 24/7/365 contact The contract will be monitored by School Senior Representatives. After the initial consultation and evaluation by the new contractor, regular fortnightly meetings will be held with the on-site Network Manager and support technician, to discuss day to day issues and actions taken and scheduled. TUPE will apply with regard to the Network Manager and Support Technician, currently employed for the provision of network services. Currently there are no technical staff in the LGPS Pension Scheme. See SQ document for more information.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-003275
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
21 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Joskos Solutions Ltd
611 Highgate Studios, Highgate Road
London
NW5 1TL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £605,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £646,301.67
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.
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GO Reference: GO-2023512-PRO-22958724
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
All Saints' Academy
, Blaisdon Way
Cheltenham
GL51 0WH
Country
United Kingdom