United Kingdom-Weston-Super-Mare: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Framework Lead

The current contract for IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Framework Lead is projected to end on 21-SEP-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Supply of Capita SIMS and administration network support and Hosted SIMS options to North Somerset Schools and Academies.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 7: Computer and related services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: North Somerset
The Framework Agreement can be utilised by all Education service groups across North Somerset Council, including maintained schools, grant schools and Academies as defined at the following links: and clear=true
NUTS code UKK

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 6
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in months: 48
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 1 000 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): 1.1. North Somerset Council is seeking to put in place a framework agreement for the delivery of Capita SIMS & FMS Support, Admin Network Support and hosted solutions for Capita SIMS & FMS.
1.2. Whilst North Somerset Council will be an advocate for the successful supplier(s) under the framework there is no obligation from our schools and academies to adopt the chosen solution.
1.3. It is our intention that this framework starts on the 1.9.2014 for an initial period of 2 years. There will be an option to extend the contract for a single year two times by written agreement of both parties.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no