The framework will replace the already successful Becta consultancy framework agreement and provide education sector customers with an EU-compliant route to procure high quality consultancy services from approved suppliers.
Dr Stephen Lucey, Executive Director, Strategic Technologies, at Becta said: "We have devoted a considerable amount of expertise and resources to deliver a framework agreement with the best ICT consultancy suppliers who have proven their strengths and capabilities during a stringent evaluation process. These suppliers will be a major force supporting Becta's strategy to ensure that the education sector's investment in ICT delivers real benefit to learners and the nation as a whole."
The nominated suppliers have the expertise and reputation for delivering the most cost effective ICT solutions into education and have been rigorously evaluated for their capability in meeting educational, technical and procurement requirements. They will have a significant role in the timely and effective provision of ICT for the major new capital build and regeneration programmes, both in the schools and the further education sectors.
Steve Moss, Strategic Director for ICT at Partnerships for Schools says:
"Partnerships for Schools welcomes the announcement by Becta of the new Framework. High quality advice and consultancy is vital for local authorities and schools as they plan for and engage in the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, and in particular when it comes to making decisions about ICT which can help transform how students learn and how teachers teach. The Becta ICT Consultancy Framework is a valuable tool for helping local authorities to get good advice for their BSF projects."
The 17 successful suppliers awarded onto the framework are:
- Agilisys Ltd
- Atkins Limited
- Cambridge Education Ltd
- Cocentra Ltd
- EC Harris LLP
- EdICTs Ltd
- Mouchel Management Consulting Ltd
- Navigant Consulting (Europe) Ltd
- NCC Services Ltd
- Nexus Associates ICT Ltd
- Novatia Plc
- Place Group Ltd
- PTS Consulting (UK) Ltd
- Tribal Group Plc
- Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd
- VT Four S Ltd
- WSP UK Ltd T/A WSP Edunova
To find out more information about Becta - the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning, please visit the website: www.becta.org.uk
