How to win: The Provision Of Medway Grid for Learning - 2027

About this contract

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

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Medway Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 21 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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