UK-Cheltenham: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
All Saints’ Academy
Blaisdon Way, Spaldwick, Cheltenham, GL51 0WH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.asachelt.org/
NUTS Code: UKK1

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
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: All Saint’s Academy ~ IT & Networks Services Tender
Reference number: Not Provided

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

II.1.4) Short description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for All Saints’ Academy.

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



II.2) Description

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

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Main site or place of performance:
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for All Saints’ Academy.
Our Academy has excellent, modern facilities and a staff team who aim to provide a caring and enriching learning environment for all our students where their needs and personal growth are given utmost priority.
Our purpose is to be a beacon of hope for our students, families and the local community. We are founded on Christian values in serving Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Diocese of Gloucester. We strive to give enjoyment in learning, instil a determination to achieve and succeed.
We are one of the top two best performing non-selective secondary schools for overall GCSE performance in the town of Cheltenham and we have been for four years. We are also the top performing Christian non-selective secondary school in Gloucestershire.
The Academy 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 All Saints’ Academy’s strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in school, 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 Secondary 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 Governors
•Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities
• Experienced in Network design in a Secondary School environment
• Support all current and future School systems
The contract will provide onsite support, including maintenance, currently on-site via the Network Manager and Support Technician located in school 5 days a week 52 weeks of the year. The Academy is receptive to proposals of alternative support models.
Comprehensive off-site system support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
Maintenance and System Development activities shall be undertaken outside the 190 academic term-time days to minimise any disruption to pupil education and teaching activities.
The contract will commence on 1 January 2025 for an initial period of three years, ending 31 December 2028, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of up to two years at the discretion of the governing body
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 be aware, this tender is now cancelled.


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: 2025/S 000-004908



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: No

V.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure):
Notice reference (year and document number): 2025 - 4980

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: Please note, this tender is now cancelled.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951306638
VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
All Saint’s Academy
Blaisdon Way, Spaldwick, Cheltenham, GL51 0WH, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

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: 01/07/2025