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PP-10165 All Saints Catholic Academy Trust ICT

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 15:34

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 12:41

Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by All Saints Catholic Academy Trust, located in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, focuses on the formalisation of a managed service contract for the ICT infrastructure across its network of schools. The trust consists of two secondary schools, seven primary schools, one junior school, and one infant school. The procurement process began as a tender with a selective competitive flexible procedure, involving both the Invitation to Participate and Invitation to Submit a Final Tender stages. The contract was awarded on the 10th of March 2026 and will initially span three years starting from the 16th of February 2026, with the possibility of extending for two additional one-year periods. The procurement relates to IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, under CPV classification 72000000.

Business opportunities arise from this tender for companies specializing in ICT management and services, particularly those experienced in delivering comprehensive solutions to educational institutions. The awarded contract has a total value of £1,536,759.6, making it an attractive prospect for IT service providers of all sizes, though SMEs may have gained a competitive advantage due to the nature of the bidding process. With a focus on sustainability and strategic ICT advancements, businesses adept at meeting quality and price assessments could leverage this opportunity to establish long-term partnerships and expand their operations within the educational sector in the United Kingdom. The ongoing relationship with schools and the potential contract extensions provide a stable foundation for future growth and innovation in educational ICT services.

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Notice Title

PP-10165 All Saints Catholic Academy Trust ICT

Notice Description

All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT) is a multi-academy trust whose head office is based in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. It consists of two secondary schools, seven primary schools, one junior school and one infant school which are located in geographic hubs. School Name Type Address Divine Saviour Catholic Primary School Primary Broomfield Rise, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0HW St. Joan Of Arc Catholic School Secondary High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HG St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Primary Hazelmere Road, St Albans, AL4 9RW Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Primary Greenbank Road, Watford, WD17 4FS St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School Primary Greenway, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 3LF John F Kennedy Catholic School Secondary Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH St. John's Catholic Primary School Primary Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 7HG St Albert the Great Catholic Primary School Primary Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DW St Rose's Catholic Infants School Infant Green End Road, Boxmoor, Herts, HP1 1QW St Bernadette Catholic Primary School Primary Walsingham Way, London Colney, AL2 1NL St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School Junior Gadebridge Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3EA Currently ASCAT outsources much of the management of their ICT infrastructure to various third-party providers, with the two secondary schools having trust employed staff. ASCAT would like to formalise a managed service contract for all of their schools and use a single provider to assist the trust to move forward with ICT in a managed and sustainable way. Please note TUPE only applies for the staff members employed by the Schools/ Trust. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055edc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021431-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,280,633 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,280,633 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

PLACE GROUP LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABBOTS LANGLEY
Postcode
WD5 0DS
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON

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