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Open tender · Notice 099231-2026

Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

Maiden Erlegh Trust

Value
£6m
Closes
23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Where
North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032

In plain English

Maiden Erlegh Trust, which runs 10 schools in and around Reading, wants a partner to run a mobile device programme and supply the equipment, including about 9,000 Chromebooks over the contract's five years (1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032). The estimated value is £6,000,000 over that period, with a first delivery of about 400 devices needed by 1 April 2027.

Good fit for: IT equipment resellers and education IT suppliers who can supply Chromebooks and provide training and support to schools.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Two-stage process designed by the buyer Competitive flexible procedure
  • Early delivery of about 400 devices The initial delivery will be circa 400 devices required by 1st April 2027 (Ideally between the 15th to 19th of February)
  • Training and expertise heavily scored The ability to support the programme with relevant training and expertise will be a key evaluation

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

What the buyer says

Maiden Erlegh Trust has just over 4,904 pupils cross 10 sites in and around Reading. What makes it unique is the fact that it has a very diverse range of schools from large Secondary to small secondary, primary, SEN, PRU and Outreach. Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to delivering our values which are to: aim high, be inclusive and work together. Our schools will continue to excel at bringing out the best in students of all abilities. To do this we place students at the heart of what we do and work closely in partnership with parents and the communities we serve. Our vision is to: • Provide a safe, calm, respectful and happy place to work and learn • Provide a stimulating and challenging learning for all • Provide high quality and inspiring teaching • Provide a rich and relevant curriculum • Provide a varied and exciting extra-curricular opportunities which allow students to flourish outside the classroom • Provide high quality and personalised pastoral care This procurement is about identifying a partner with both the skills and experience to deliver a Mobile Device programme in partnership with the Trust, as well as supply the actual equipment. The ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders will be key to the projects success over the next 5 years. In terms of the Trust itself, they will appoint a senior member of staff for all parties to interface into and be responsible of the programme. • The Trust estimate that circa 9,000 Chromebooks will be purchased over the life of the contract • Staff, Primary and SEN School devices will be purchased by the Trust and (apart from staff devices) not be taken home by pupils • ipads supply will only be minimal • The Primary, SEN and Staff devices will be 'self insured' so if accidents occur for any reason, like…

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Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 21 Oct 2026.

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