SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 15:31

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The SHINE Academies Trust, based in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for IT and network support services, with the award date being 14th May 2026. The procurement process was conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contract, valued at £209,850, was awarded to Turn IT on Ltd. The service aims to manage and enhance IT networks across SHINE Academies, with a contract period starting on 27th May 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The primary industry category is computer network services, and the procurement stage is complete, following the award stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Businesses capable of delivering proactive IT solutions and system enhancements will find this tender advantageous for growth. Companies with expertise in network design for multi-site primary school settings and those that can provide onsite maintenance support will be well-suited to compete. The contract not only requires a strong technical capacity but also the ability to provide strategic recommendations that align with the SHINE Academies' growth strategy. With the inclusion of performance reporting and the potential for alternative support models, businesses can contribute to, and benefit from, the trust's strategic development.

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Notice Title

SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

Notice Description

The Trust is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support SHINE Academies strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in schools, both for academic and administrative purposes. Proven expertise in the proactive development of IT Systems in an Educational Environment is essential. The selected service provider shall be: *Fully conversant with evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a School environment *Required to evidence their Quality Assurance and Security Systems *Required to evidence their proposed Key Performance Indicator measures for the contract *Required to periodically present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Trustees *Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities * Experienced in Network design in a Multi-Site Primary School environment * Support all current and future School systems The contract will include the provision of some onsite support, including maintenance. Currently on-site cover is via the (one) Support Technician located across Schools 5 days a week during term-time. This onsite support is enhanced with contractor Network management and a number of days allocated for non-term-time systems maintenance. The Trust is receptive to proposals of alternative support models. Please see SQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£209,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£209,850 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£209,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV10 9RU
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Oxley
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON

Further Information

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