Open tender · Notice 103935-2026
Equals Trust - Provision of ICT Managed Services Stage 1
Equals Trust
- Value
- £3m
- Closes
- 26 Feb 2027 (110 days)
- Where
- East Midlands
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 3 Jan 2028 – 2 Jan 2031
In plain English
Equals Trust, a multi-academy trust in the East Midlands, wants one ICT managed services provider to run IT across all its schools as the single point of contact, covering technical support, system management, consultancy and hands-on setup and repairs. The contract is estimated at £3,000,000 and runs from 3 January 2028 to 2 January 2031; this is stage 1 of a competitive flexible procedure, with bids due by 26 February 2027.
Good fit for: IT managed service providers with experience supporting schools or the education sector.
- Education sector experience expected
experienced in the education sector, mindful of sector constraints and/or Department for Education (DFE) requirements
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What the buyer says
This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the competitive flexible procedure. 1.2.1. The Trust aims to achieve a consistent approach to ICT both for pupils and staff by moving to a Trust-model approach in the provision of ICT Managed Services (“the Service(s)”). This will enable the Trust to maximise the effectiveness of ICT equipment and services, as well as helping to share resources and best practice across all schools. 1.2.2. The Trust has no internal ICT resources and is therefore seeking an ICT Managed Services Provider (“the Supplier”) who will: a) act as the single point of contact for the Trust’s ICT requirements and management of the Trust’s other third-party ICT providers. b) centralise the management of ICT services at Trust level, rather than on an individual school by school basis. c) operate within a centralised Trust operating model, which has a consistent approach across schools. d) deliver cost effective and high-quality technical support, system management and consultancy services. e) provide transparent all-inclusive pricing which allows accurate budgeting over the term of the Contract. 1.2.3. The Supplier shall be: a) experienced in the education sector, mindful of sector constraints and/or Department for Education (DFE) requirements whilst prioritising the needs and interests of pupils in all activities. b) equipped with suitably qualified and technically capable staff, able to perform their roles to the required standard while communicating clearly and effectively with school and Trust staff. c) flexible with respect to future requirements and service options and able to adapt to the changing ICT landscape throughout the life of the contract. d) innovative and demonstrate a shared vision with the Trust r…
Getting the documents
uk.eu-supply.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 2 Nov 2026.
What similar contracts went for
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| Maiden Erlegh - ICT Managed Service Maiden Erlegh Trust | Joskos Solutions Limited SME | £5m | 10 Feb |
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| ICT Managed Service North Star Housing Group | Ans Group Limited | £1.8m | 22 Sep |
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