In order to procure services that support the delivery of quality ICT into the classroom important procedures must be observed.  The Cocentra ICT Team are experienced in managing the full range of procurement programmes - from one school pathfinders to multi million pound capital programmes. Be it managing competitive dialogue, the clarification process, complex contractual discussions or simply evaluating tenders Cocentras consultants have the necessary experience to provide quality support.  ICT Procurement Services our team can offer you include: understanding and translating European Procurement legislation managing procurement process - the new competitive dialogue process and clarifications managing bid evaluation teams, developing markschemes and scoring bids managing the ICT Contract discussions and derogations developing and managing relevant procurement documentation throughout the process developing contract compliancy and contract management processes upon financial close and award of contract It is fundamental that clients have an understanding of the methods in which the visioning statements are translated into contractual documentation via the competitive dialogue process.  If the contract awarded does not support the pedagogical requirements then the programme will not deliver. Our ICT team have experience in negotiating on behalf of LAs to ensure the ICT Contract awarded supports the educational objectives of the project. Please call 0845 009 4020 to talk to one of our ICT team