Open tender · Notice 102360-2026
Palladian Academy Trust - Comms & Security Partner
Palladian Academy Trust
- Value
- £500k
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 (22 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 Jul 2027 – 30 Jun 2032
In plain English
Palladian Academy Trust, a group of schools based in Bath and Wiltshire, wants a single supplier to provide broadband, a backup line, a firewall, web filtering and monitoring, and support for each of its schools. The estimated value is £500,000 for a contract running from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032, and bids close on 30 November 2026 at 12:00.
Good fit for: Broadband and managed network providers able to supply leased lines, firewalls and school web filtering.
- Must meet DfE broadband standards, with a leased line per school
A broadband service for each school that meets (as a minimum) DfE guidelines (Main line will be leased line for each school)
- Filtering and monitoring must meet latest KCSIE standards
Filtering & Monitoring to latest KCSIE Standards
- One supplier must cover everything under a single SLA
Full end to end single SLA approach
- You must manage any third parties needed
Management of any 3rd parties required to provide the service
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Palladian Academy Trust is a strong Trust based in Bath and Wiltshire that offers education from 4-19. We are proud that our schools serve different communities, some are church schools, some are non-denominational, but together we know we are better placed to ensure our pupils have the best educational experience. The Trust was established in 2016 and is named after a local landmark, The Palladian Bridge in Prior Park, a symbol of connection and unity. As a Trust, we know that each of our schools has its own distinctiveness and each one brings different strengths as an equal partner. While we recognise what each school has to offer individually, we also work together at the same time, to maximise the benefits of being part of a larger network and organisation. Being part of a Trust gives our colleagues access to high quality professional developmental opportunities, gives our pupils the chance to interact with others from different schools and provides challenge and support to Trust and school leaders through effective governance. We are proud to work in partnership with our Local Authorities of BANES and Wiltshire, our two Dioceses of Bath and Wells and Salisbury as well as other local and regional partners. We are also delighted to be an accredited delivery partner for Best Practice Network - delivering NPQ courses since 2023. Underpinning our vision for education are our values: respect, trust, courage, curiosity. We are a values-driven organisation, committed to our vision to provide excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish; in our classrooms and beyond! Our commitment, vision, values, charters and Palladian Pillars are key signposts that help us best support each other and our pupils. Our leadership and culture charters describe what is i…
Getting the documents
Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 29 Oct 2026.
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