SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

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Estimated value

£210k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

11 Jun 2025

Deadline 31 Oct 2025

Description

The Trust 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 SHINE Academies strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in schools, 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 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 Trustees •Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities • Experienced in Network design in a Multi-Site Primary School environment • Support all current and future School systems The contract will include the provision of some onsite support, including maintenance. Currently on-site cover is via the (one) Support Technician located across Schools 5 days a week during term-time. This onsite support is enhanced with contractor Network management and a number of days allocated for non-term-time systems maintenance. The Trust is receptive to proposals of alternative support models. Please see SQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-Computer-network-services./35BDG5V975 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/35BDG5V975

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0546f8
Total value
£209,850 excluding VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Jul 2031
Main category
services
CPV classifications
72700000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Criterion 1price30.00%
Criterion 2quality70.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
08 Aug 2025, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
31 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/??notice-title??/35BDG5V975
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure