BC-10702 Shared Learning Trust Managed ICT

Tender description

The Shared Learning Trust is a Trust based in the Luton area, and requires outsourced managed ICT support for 5 of their schools. Currently ICT support is provided across the Trust through a combination of outsourced providers and in house provision.The server contracts are managed externally by a third party and these remain out of scope for this procurement.It is envisaged that staff members will be eligible for TUPE which includes staff members who are currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice, procurement and installation through to the day to day support and management of hardware, software and IT contracts. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods. Lot 1: The Shared Learning Trust is a Trust based in the Luton area, and requires outsourced managed ICT support for 5 of their schools. Currently ICT support is provided across the Trust through a combination of outsourced providers and in house provision.The server contracts are managed externally by a third party and these remain out of scope for this procurement.It is envisaged that staff members will be eligible for TUPE which includes staff members who are currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Successful Bidder will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the schools from initial advice, procurement and installation through to the day to day support and management of hardware, software and IT contracts. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods. The services are to be provided at the following addresses:The Chalks Hills Academy, Leagrave High St, Luton, LU4 0NEThe Stockwood Park Academy, Rotheram Avenue, Luton, LU1 5PPThe Linden Academy, Osborne Road, Luton, LU1 3HJThe Vale Academy, Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QPThe Rushmere Park Academy, East Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EW