The document discusses Becta's efforts to negotiate EU framework agreements to increase free capital available to schools for ICT infrastructure purchases. It outlines Becta's infrastructure services framework, which provides a managed service for schools' ICT infrastructure at reduced prices through aggregated purchasing. The framework offers elements like infrastructure design, implementation, maintenance, and support that schools can select from approved suppliers who meet Becta's quality standards.

1. Helping schools to make the most of their ICT Infrastructure Infrastructure Services

4. Procurement strategy (£316m 2005/2006) Microsoft MOU £26.4m savings Renewal Dec 2006 Interactive Whiteboards Ends Jan 31 2007 Laptops for Teachers Ended June 2006 Accredited ICT Service Suppliers Ended July 2006 Software Licensing £22.6m turnover Ends April 2008 Poss ext April 2009 ISP Accreditation 12 month renewal on award of contract Infrastructure Services Aug 2006 Progressive development Not EU compliant Initiative specific Tactical Driving aggregation and service Learning Services Due Dec 2006 Data Services Due Jan 2008 Consultancy Services Ends Dec 31 2008 Connectivity Services (no EU Framework) Due Q3/4 2007

6. Infrastructure Services Framework Purchasers can select any combination of elements to complement existing provision - but will only need to use one supplier Element 1 Infrastructure Design Complete design of systems by appropriately qualified staff Element 2 Infrastructure Provision Complete procurement service Element 3 Infrastructure Implementation Complete installation service using appropriately qualified personnel Element 4 Infrastructure Maintenance On going maintenance of systems by appropriately qualified personnel Element 5 Infrastructure Service and Support Technical support service to FITS or equivalent standard Element 6 Training Services Training of appropriate staff on operational requirements Lot 1 Managed Service Supplier must be able to provide all six elements Lot 2 Infrastructure Maintainance, Service and Support, Training only

7. Infrastructure Services Framework Purchasers can select any combination of elements to complement existing provision - but will only need to use one supplier Business Case Use of SRF, functional & technical stds, TCO financial planner Element 1 Infrastructure Design Complete design of systems by appropriately qualified staff Element 2 Infrastructure Provision Complete procurement service Element 3 Infrastructure Implement-ation Complete installation service using appropriately qualified personnel Element 4 Infrastructure Maintenance On going maintenance of systems by appropriately qualified personnel Element 5 Infrastructure Service and Support Technical support service to FITS or equivalent standard Element 6 Training Services Training of appropriate staff on operational requirements Lot 1 Managed Service Supplier must be able to provide all six elements Lot 2 Infrastructure Maintainance, Service and Support, Training only

8. The suppliers Linetex Computers Ltd Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd Lot 2 – maintenance, support and training only XMA Limited HBS Business Services Group Ltd VT Four S Ltd Gaia Technologies Plc Stone Computers Ltd European Electronique Ltd Serco Ergo Computing UK Ltd Research Machines Plc Computer Systems in Education Ltd Ramesys Centerprise International Ltd Northgate Information Solutions Ltd Azzurri Communications Ltd Lot 1 – can provide a full managed service

11. 1 Specify the Needs 2 Assess the Costs 3 Determine Selection Criteria 4 Run Mini Competition 5 Brief the Suppliers 6 Evaluate the Responses 7 Award the Contract(s) 8 Monitor the Data 9 Manage the Contract(s) 10 Consider the Refresh Process Issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) ? Debrief Unsuccessful Suppliers Infrastructure Services Framework Procurement Process Supporting tools, documents and templates are under development in consultation with suppliers and early adopters