UK-Suffolk: Computer network services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Prince of Wales Drive
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PY, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.omat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH14

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: Yes
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity:
Education

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: Orwell Multi Academy Trust ~ IT & Networks Services
Reference number: Not Provided

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
72700000 - Computer network services.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

II.1.4) Short description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for Orwell Multi Academy Trust.

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 881,348

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
Not Provided

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKH14 - Suffolk

Main site or place of performance:
Suffolk


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: In our seven unique primary schools, we strive to ensure that learning is unstoppable, and aspirations have no limit, enabling all children to flourish, no matter what their starting point. A rich and unique curriculum in each school promotes creativity, curiosity and a love for learning that will equip our pupils for success throughout each phase of their education.
Our values of community, integrity and opportunity form the foundations for our sustainable approach to school improvement and quality assurance to ensure we support all our schools to continue to achieve excellent outcomes for pupils. We also recognise how collaboration has enabled us to continually improve and so are always looking for new partners to join us on our journey.
Orwell Academy Trust is expected to grow, with a number of additional schools becoming part of the Trust during this contract period and the provision of IT & Networks services at these schools when they have joined the Trust will fall under the scope of this contract. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide this service at these additional schools using the same costing model applied to the successful tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the Trust.
Please see SQ document for more information.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Please note, this is a contract award notice, this contract has already been awarded.


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Restricted


IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
A dynamic purchasing system was set up: No

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2024/S 000-012222



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/09/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Sweethaven Computers Ltd, 08905314
Reedham House, 31 King Street West, Manchester, M32PJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD3
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1,070,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 881,348
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=893524134

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
Orwell Multi Academy Trust
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PY, United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/10/2024

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
Brooklands Primary School
Palfrey Heights, Brantham, Nr Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1RX, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.brooklands.omat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH3

2: Contracting Authority
Grace Cook primary School and Nursery
Fuller Way, Chilton Leys, Stowmarket, IP14 1GG, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.gracecook.omat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH14

3: Contracting Authority
Grange Community Primary School
Grange Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2LA, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.grange.omat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH14

4: Contracting Authority
Handford Hall Primary School
Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH14

5: Contracting Authority
Halifax Primary School
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, IP2 8PY, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.halifax.omat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH14

6: Contracting Authority
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
11 Wesley Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4PP, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.springinf.omat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH14

7: Contracting Authority
The Willows Primary School
Downing Close, Ipswich, IP2 9ER, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.thewillows.omat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH14