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Open tender · Notice 096310-2026

"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Value
£1bn
Closes
11 Nov 2026 (27 days)
Where
Yorkshire and the Humber
Lots
3
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
11 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2035

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is setting up an open framework for ICT products, services and solutions to schools and colleges, split into three lots (ICT support/managed services, professional services, and hardware), running for up to eight years from 11 January 2027. This is an entry ticket to future work for schools and colleges nationally, not a guaranteed contract, with an estimated maximum value of £1,000,000,000 over its term.

Good fit for: IT support, managed services, consultancy or hardware suppliers serving the education sector

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Nexus Multi Academy Trust ("Nexus" or "the Authority") is seeking to establish an Open Framework for the provision of ICT products, services and solutions to the education sector. The Framework is intended to provide Nexus and other eligible Contracting Authorities with a compliant and accessible route to market for the procurement of ICT requirements. The Framework is divided into three Lots: Lot 1 - ICT Support Services and Managed Services Lot 2 - Professional Services Lot 3 - Hardware Suppliers may tender for one, multiple or all Lots. There will be no limit on the number of Suppliers that may be appointed to each Lot. The Framework will operate as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is intended to be reopened periodically to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The maximum duration of the Open Framework will be eight years. The estimated maximum value of the Framework is £1,000,000,000 excluding VAT over its maximum term. This represents estimated potential expenditure through the Framework and does not constitute a guarantee of expenditure, minimum spend, volume of business or exclusivity. The Framework will be established and operated by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be available for use by eligible Contracting Authorities in respect of publicly funded schools and colleges.

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 12 Oct 2026.

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