Capita has been delivering information & communication technology (ICT) solutions to education since 1984. It has grown quickly, bringing in businesses with expertise and experience of providing ICT solutions which are fully integrated into both the design and construction of new and remodelled schools. This has resulted in an order book of more than £200m.
Under the UK’s Building Schools for the Future programme; Capita has designed, implemented, trained staff and now manages ICT solutions in 38 new schools with 31,000 children benefiting. More than 100 additional schools will be completed by 2013. To achieve this, Capita works with a range of partners - including architects, construction companies, mechanical and electrical contractors, furniture fixtures & equipment suppliers, facilities management companies and external and environmental design specialists.
Capita also delivers solutions into other education establishments including academies and further and higher education institutions. It creates innovative, robust and sustainable solutions across the whole range of ICT capability - from wide area networks and local infrastructure to learning platforms; system integration, software licensing, training, and more complex change management programmes.
Approved supplier for the Department for Education’s ICT Services Framework Agreement
Replacing the original Becta Infrastructure Services Framework, Capita IT Services is proud to have been selected to Lots One and Two of the Department for Education’s ICT Services Framework Agreement. Lot One is for Infrastructure and Mobile Connectivity and Lot Two, ICT Integration Services. The framework, for the education sector, has been designed to facilitate faster, more cost effective and efficient procurement of ICT systems and maintenance by providing pre-approved suppliers.
Capita’s appointment to this framework demonstrates our expertise and knowledge of the education sector. We have a well-established presence in the education market and through acquisitions and experience we have developed a strong understanding of the ICT requirements of schools, colleges and learning providers.
In-School ICT Solutions & Services: OPENHIVEeducation
Schools are at the heart of every community, with the most successful embracing openness, access and inclusion to engage extensively with students, teachers, parents and their local neighbourhoods. Technology is a great enabler for this engagement, and so schools need a partner which understands both education and technology to exploit it to the full.
As a leading provider of innovative and cost-effective solutions, Capita is able to offer OPENHIVEeducation: a unique set of in-school ICT services; a fully integrated Cloud based managed learning environment; and the managed connectivity and ISP services which enable them.
“We have designed these concepts using 25 years of expertise and experience in the education market. The services have been developed to support schools and colleges in meeting the financial challenges they are facing, whilst keeping educational needs at the forefront. Technology will never stop advancing and it is essential that schools are equipped with modern ICT; otherwise future generations will be playing catch-up in a very competitive world.”
Steve Smith, Director of Learning, Capita IT Services
OPENHIVEeducation comprises three lines of service, each offering a number of modules, allowing you to select only the services you require whilst benefitting from the economies of scale and the flexibility that modular based services can deliver:
The complementary OPENHIVEeducation modules are delivered as part of an integrated but flexible managed service. Our aim is to provide set of individually tailored services that allow your staff to maximise their positive impact on teaching and learning.
To find out more about the three services click on the links below: