Equals Trust - Provision of ICT Managed Services Stage 1

This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the competitive flexible procedure. The proposed contract will encompass delivering the following services to the Trust which: a. are cost effective and delivers high quality technical support, system management and consultancy b.

provides transparent all-inclusive pricing which allows accurate budgeting over the term of the Contract. c. provides a single point of contact for all of the Trust’s IT requirements and management of third-party providers.

d. moves to a centralised Trust operating model, which has a consistent approach across schools. e.

Centralises the management of the Contract at Trust level, rather than on an individual school by school basis. The Trust are looking for a Contractor to operate as a strategic partner. They will be expected to manage the complete IT lifecycle of the Trust from initial advice and installation through to the day-to-day support and management.