The Provision Of Medway Grid for Learning - 2027
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The specification is in grid format with all the main and optional requirements.
The provider is to tick if this is provided both in the main core offering or an optional upgrade.
The procurement is to purchase “best value” services involving office 365, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) web filtering and monitoring, Anti-Virus and an optional support desk, for about 135 member schools in Medway and Kent.
The services would need to be maintained to meet statutory requirements, and also to continue the high-quality expectations from members.
The present services need to meet specific KPI’s, and this will continue.
The Contract is anticipated to commence on 01 April 2027 and will continue for a period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Kent:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./G4ZGZ4CQ57 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G4ZGZ4CQ57
What the supplier must deliver
The procurement is to purchase “best value”
The procurement is to purchase “best value” services involving office 365, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) web filtering and monitoring, Anti-Virus and an optional support desk, for about 135 member schools in Medway and Kent.
The services would need to be maintained
The services would need to be maintained to meet statutory requirements, and also to continue the high-quality expectations from members.
The present services need to meet specific
The present services need to meet specific KPI’s, and this will continue.
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https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Kent:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./G4ZGZ4CQ57.
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- Hold at bidCyber Essentials Plus (often mandatory for gov IT)
- Hold at bidISO 27001 (information security)
- Plan for deliveryData protection / DPIA readiness
- Show at bidComparable references / case studies
- Hold at bidFinancial standing (accounts, often ~2× contract value turnover)
- Hold at bidInsurance cover (PL / EL, often PI)
- Show at bidSocial value commitments
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- tender · Open
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- 064649-2026
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