Scope
Description
CORE Education Trust is defined by its commitment to find the right solutions for the Schools that they sponsor. The right solutions are inspired by the local context and are carefully constructed through dialogue, consultation and collaboration.
CORE Education Trust are bold and ambitious in their aspiration to lead pioneering educational sponsorship, inspired by an outward facing ethos and an emphasis on personalisation. In adversity they seek innovation, in learning they discover truth and in leading they find humility.
The Trust is seeking an IT and Network Services provider that is committed to providing a comprehensive, remote, third-line IT support service contract. The chosen Supplier will also be responsible for providing on-site support, at the Client's request.
The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 November 2025.
TUPE regulations do not apply to this contract.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Computer-network-services./66HZ63V92V
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Total value (estimated)
- £266,850 excluding VAT
- £320,220 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72700000 - Computer network services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
27 June 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Response | Quality | 85% |
| Financial Response | Price | 15% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement will be a multi-stage tender process. The PSQ will be followed by an initial shortlisting, with successful suppliers invited to the next stage of the process. The ITT will follow, with a second shortlisting and the top scoring bidders will be invited to the presentation stage.
Contracting authority
CORE Education Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGP-8622-HHRX
23 Langley Walk, Ladywood
Birmingham
B15 2EF
United Kingdom
Telephone: +442081332224
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government