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Contract Notice

National Framework for ICT Solutions 2024

  • First published: 03 January 2024
  • Last modified: 03 January 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-042a3a
Published by:
Red Kite Learning Trust
Authority ID:
AA62291
Publication date:
03 January 2024
Deadline date:
02 February 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This Lot will cover but is not limited to network audits, design and installation. Also including related hardware.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Red Kite Learning Trust

07523507

Red Kite Office, Panal Ash Road,

Harrogate

HG2 9PH

UK

Contact person: Tenders

E-mail: tenders@pagabo.co.uk

NUTS: UKE22

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.rklt.co.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

National Framework for ICT Solutions 2024

Reference number: AVP-RKLT-2010

II.1.2) Main CPV code

30000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Added Value Portal t/a Pagabo, acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wish to establish a national framework of Providers of for a range of IT based solutions. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The framework will be split in to 15 separate lots, each with 7 regional areas, giving 105 sub-lots, which will operate with a maximum of 9 Suppliers per sub-lot. This framework agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Public-sector bodies, including Charities in the UK (the full list is available in the tender synopsis on the In-Tend portal — https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269). The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirement s. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 55 250 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Network Solutions

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32400000

48820000

32546000

32510000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to network audits, design and installation. Also including related hardware.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Cloud VoIP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32500000

32550000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to installation, cloud-based solutions, handsets, software and removal/recycle of VoIP solutions.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

1-2-1 Learning Solutions - iOS

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30213200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to iOS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories to support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 26 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

1-2-1 Learning Solutions – Windows OS

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30213200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to Windows OS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 8 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

1-2-1 Learning Solutions – Chrome OS

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30213200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to Chrome OS based laptops, tablets, and associated accessories to support the provision of a 1-2-1 device solution.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 8 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Parent Payment Software

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48442000

48190000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to parent payment software used in an education setting.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 250 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software – Apple Devices

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48780000

48517000

48190000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Apple devices.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software – Windows Devices

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48517000

48780000

48190000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Windows devices

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 750 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software – Android & Chrome Devices

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48517000

48780000

48190000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software for Android and Chrome devices

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 750 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software – Multi OS

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48517000

48780000

48190000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover the provision of MDM software that is able to handle at least two differing OSs

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Register/Visitor Software

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48517000

48190000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to software for signing in/out for staff, pupils and visitors.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 750 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Website Design Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72413000

72415000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to website design and build, hosting, managed services.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 750 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Cloud Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72317000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to the provision of Cloud tenancy solutions

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 750 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Broadband Solutions

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32412100

32524000

64200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to ISP provision, software, filtering, firewalls

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 750 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Managed Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover but is not limited to support contracts, help desks, cloud services.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 500 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 30

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 02/02/2024

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 02/02/2024

Local time: 12:10

Place:

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

Added Value Portal t/a Pagabo, acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wish to establish a national framework of Providers of for a range of IT based solutions. The framework will cover but will not be limited to the provision of 1-2-1 learning solutions, IT network solutions, Cloud VoIP, Broadband, and managed IT services. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to a further period of 12 months. The framework will be split in to 15 separate lots, with 7 regional areas, giving 105 sub-lots, which will operate with a maximum of 9 Suppliers per sub-lot. This framework agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Public-sector bodies, including Charities in the UK (the full list is available in the tender synopsis on the In-Tend portal — https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269). The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirements. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure.The ITT documents can only be accessed when logged into in-tend. If you are an existing supplier, please log into the system. If you are a new supplier, please make sure you register your company as an initial step on the in-tend website.— select the tab ‘Tenders’ then select ‘Current’,— search for the reference number on the left-hand side of the page and press enter. The tender advert will now be visible. To view the ITT documents,— click ‘View Details’,— this will take you to a new screen, please click ‘Express Interest’. Once in the tender there are 5 tabs; ‘Tender’, ‘ITT -documents’, ‘Correspondence’, ‘Clarifications’ and ‘History’.— select the second tab (ITT docs) where you will find useful information under ‘Tender Details’,— continue to scroll down to the heading ‘Tender Documents Received’ where you will be able to view/download the documents. Opting In and out: please note you are required to ‘Opt In’ before you can access the ‘My Tender Return’ to start populating your response. The ‘Opt Out’ functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring that you no longer wish to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing feedback and comments for this decision. You may amend your decision to ‘Opt In or Out’ at any time during the tender process. This procurement will be evaluated in accordance with the process set out in the bid pack documentation. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right to run all stages of the procurement concurrently. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right:(i) not to award any framework agreement, as a result of the procurement process, commenced by publication of this notice;(ii) in the event that there is a substantive challenge to the procurement, and such challenge is confined to a single lot, Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority, reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so to conclude a framework agreement with the successful bidder(s) in respect of the lot(s) that have not been challenged; and (iii) make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. In nocircumstances will Pagabo or the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by the bidders.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The High Court of England and Wales

7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane,

London

EC4A 1NL

UK

Telephone: +44 2079477783

E-mail: comct.issue1@justice.gov.uk

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/business-and-property-courts/commercial-court/

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

As set out in the Public Contracts Directive 2014/24/EU

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/01/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72317000 Data storage services Data-processing services
32546000 Digital switching equipment Switchboards
48190000 Educational software package Industry specific software package
48442000 Financial systems software package Financial analysis and accounting software package
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Computer and Related Services
48517000 IT software package Communication software package
32400000 Networks Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages Computer and Related Services
48820000 Servers Information systems and servers
48780000 System, storage and content management software package Software package utilities
30213200 Tablet computer Personal computers
32500000 Telecommunications equipment and supplies Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32412100 Telecommunications network Communications network
64200000 Telecommunications services Postal and telecommunications services
32524000 Telecommunications system Telecommunications cable and equipment
32550000 Telephone equipment Telecommunications equipment and supplies
32510000 Wireless telecommunications system Telecommunications equipment and supplies
72413000 World wide web (www) site design services Provider services
72415000 World wide web (www) site operation host services Provider services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
tenders@pagabo.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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