Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Orwell Multi Academy Trust
C/o Halifax Primary School, 64 Prince of Wales Drive
Ipswich
IP28PY
Contact
Paul Arch
itprocurementtender@omat.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1473684922
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH - East of England
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.omat.org.uk/it-procurement-info-page/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT) ICT support and procurement services
Reference number
OMAT/ICTSP/001
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
OMAT is looking to implement a single provider of ICT support and procurement services to encompass the Trust and future schools who may join the trust.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Orwell MAT [https://www.omat.org.uk/] is an established multi-academy trust serving the community of Ipswich and the surrounding areas. Our children and families come from a diverse range of cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and countries, and we work together to improve outcomes and educational experiences for children in Ipswich and the surrounding areas. We currently have 6 schools within the Orwell Multi Academy Trust, and will be opening a new school in Stowmarket in September 2022.
Specialists in primary provision, our aim is to improve outcomes and educational experiences for children and share a collective ambition to bring about success and learning together. Shared learning and experience from across our Trust creates a positive and diverse community where children are able to learn from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
OMAT is looking to implement a single provider of ICT support and procurement services to encompass the Trust and future schools who may join the trust. A full description and specification is provided within the ITT documentation which can be accessed via the OMAT website at https://orwell-multi-academy-trust-redesign.secure-primarysite.net/it-procurement-information-page/. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via itprocurementtender@omat.org.uk.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 December 2021
End date
30 November 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The contract is to be for a period of 2 years with a possible extension of 1 year.
The procurement documents are available, unrestricted and free of charge, at OMAT website athttps://orwell-multi-academy-trust-redesign.secure-primarysite.net/it-procurement-information-page/ or by contacting itprocurementtender@omat.org.uk.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 August 2021
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 August 2021
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Orwell MAT
C/O Halifax Primary School
Ipswich
IP2 8PY
itprocurementtender@omat.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1473684922
Country
United Kingdom