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Managed IT Support & Services

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

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21 Nov 2025 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract titled "Managed IT Support & Services" issued by HEART Academies Trust, located in Bedford, England. This selective procurement method, conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, aims to appoint a Managed Service Provider to deliver IT services across four schools within the Trust. The contract period runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029, with a potential extension. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, and the contract value is approximately £144,385. Relevant industry categories include Software Package and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000) and IT Services (CPV: 72000000). The procurement specifically targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering potential opportunities for these businesses within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in IT services. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance resilience, innovation, and efficiency in their service delivery to the education sector. As HEART Academies Trust aims to improve educational standards through technology, companies offering tailored IT solutions that support educational environments are well-suited to compete. The focus on creating social impact further aligns with VCSEs' objectives, empowering organisations that are passionate about contributing positively to the community's educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed IT Support & Services

Notice Description

This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by HEART Academies Trust to procure Managed IT Support & Services for two years plus the option to extend by 2 x 12 months periods via the DPS for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement. HEART Academies Trust is a non-profit making charitable company based in Bedford. The Trust was established to support local schools build upon existing strengths to improve and maintain high educational standards and encourage continuity of education within the local community. The core aim of Trust is to create a family of academies who are at the heart of their community delivering great education and improving life chances for all; we value the dreams and aspirations of everyone in our community. The Trust consists of 4 schools: Bedford Academy, Shortstown Primary, Shackleton Primary, and Cauldwell Primary. The objective of this Contract is to appoint a Managed Service Provider ("the Supplier") that will operate in partnership with HEART Academies Trust ("the Customer") to provide resilient, value for money ICT services that enhance teaching, learning and safeguarding outcomes across the Trust's schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36846d68-1e7b-4309-a9d0-4d9f447f35f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e236def-9ddc-4802-819f-aa45b1cddf22
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,385 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7PZ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
De Parys
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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