The Litmus Partnership is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | The Litmus Partnership |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short 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. |
| Published: | 11/06/2025 14:33 |
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Scope
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
Total value (estimated):
GBP 209,850 excluding VAT GBP 209,850 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2026 to 31/07/2031
CPV Classifications:
72700000 - Computer network services.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
UKG39 Wolverhampton
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 70
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 08/08/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 31/10/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/??notice-title??/35BDG5V975
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 15/12/2025
Procedure
Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
SHINE Academies Trust, PRWB-8758-JYBL
Offices 088 and 089, East Wing, Wolverhampton Science Park Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU, United Kingdom
Tel. 01276 673896, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.shineacademies.co.uk/
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None