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Nexus Education Schools Trust - ICT Managed Services

NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 16:53

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 12:56

TenderUpdate

27 May 2025 at 11:14

Tender

27 May 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Nexus Education Schools Trust has awarded a contract for ICT Managed Services, with Computer Systems in Education Limited, set to deliver a comprehensive ICT service across its 20 school sites. Based in Beckenham, the Trust aims to provide a high standard of service for students and staff. The contract, concluded using a competitive flexible procedure, spans from 14th February 2026 to 13th February 2029, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions, potentially extending it to February 2031. The contract, valued at £842,264.89, reflects a focus on efficient service delivery across the Trust's educational establishments located within the UK, classified under the computer-related services industry category.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies experienced in managing comprehensive ICT infrastructures, particularly those capable of executing full-cycle support and management. It is well-suited for companies possessing the capability to address the needs of sub-central government educational entities, ensuring seamless on-site and off-site technical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet these requirements would find particular encouragement, especially considering that previous stages involved significant SME participation and focused on long-term engagement potential. The ongoing demand for high-quality ICT services in educational settings makes this tender a noteworthy prospect for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the educational technology sector.

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Notice Title

Nexus Education Schools Trust - ICT Managed Services

Notice Description

Nexus Education Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily ICT Managed service. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full Trust ICT service for the pupils and staff at their 20 school sites. The Trust requires a Contractor to undertake the ICT Managed Service in accordance with good practice so as to provide a high service standard throughout the Trust for the benefit of school staff and pupils, the local community and any visitors to the sites. There are currently 20 schools within the Trust in various locations. The schools currently receive onsite and offsite technical support from 6 staff. There are over 6000 pupils on roll across all sites for the academic year 2025. TUPE is expected to apply to 3 of the 6 staff, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. LGPS is not applicable to this Tender.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005956-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£701,887 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£701,887 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-05-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Additional Buyers

MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Maria Robinson
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+441256467107, 01256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 1RF
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Norden
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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