Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Barmston Court,Nissan Way
SUNDERLAND
SR53NY
Contact
Emily Stewart
emily.stewart@ecservices.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Advance Learning Partnership
County Durham
matthew.saunders@ecservicecs.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC - North East (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
IT Solutions Partnership
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £80,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
9A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) and Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) are collaboratively going out to market to seek ICT solutions across a range of goods and services. Collectively both Multi-Academy Trusts represent 59 schools, 11 secondary and 48 primary. In total this covers 2,800 members of staff and almost 24,000 students.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) is a fundamental part of the newly agreed Newcastle and Hexham Catholic Diocese Trust model, with a current position of 47 schools, soon to be 48, covering the west of the Diocesan region. BWCET is a mix of 5 secondary schools, 41 primary, 1 first school and 1 middle school which supports 16,500 students and includes 2,000 members of staff. The aim of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is to provide an outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust.
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of 7 primary and 7 secondary academies, 5850 students and 800 staff, but are a growing Trust with another 3 schools joining from January 2023, growing to 5850. ALP will continue to grow over the next 3 years. The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond.
Both Trusts have their own individual strategies and visions for the future of ICT however they are aligned in what they would like to achieve and how they will achieve this, as well as the challenges they are currently facing.
ICT Solutions Partnership
This tender is made up of 10 Lots covering core products and services that are regularly required by both Trusts. We are looking to award a single supplier per Lot to deliver value for money and outstanding products and services.
All appointed suppliers from each Lot must work in partnership with both Trusts and other the appointed suppliers to ensure a true partnership approach and collaboration across all areas of the solution.
Lot 1 - New Hardware
Lot 2 - Refurbished Hardware
Lot 3 - Remanufactured Laptops
Lot 4 - Accessories
Lot 5 - Audio Visual & Accessories
Lot 6 - Multi-functional devices (purchase & lease)
Lot 7 - Network Hardware
Lot 8 - Network infrastructure - Fully Managed Project Delivery
Lot 9A & 9B - Offsite Backup
Lot 10 - ICT Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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 000-012000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1, 2, 9A, 10
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stone Technologies Limited
Stafford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
02658501
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3 & 4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Telford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
00442696
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NFORMATION AND DATA NETWORKS SUPPLIES LIMITED
Bolton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
02248449
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ADVANTEX NETWORK SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Gateshead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
04552078
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Techbuyer Limited
Harrogate
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05437347
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Education Commercial Services
Washington
Country
United Kingdom