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SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

SHINE Academies Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: SHINE Academies Trust

Buyer Address: Offices 088 and 089, East Wing, Wolverhampton Science Park Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, UKG39, WV10 9RU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 01276 673896

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
209850.0 GBP
Gross: 209850.0 GBP
Published
11 Jun 2025, 15:05
Deadline
31 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72700000 - Computer network services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031640-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 209,850.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 209,850.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-07-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 1 (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 2 (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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