Award

Provision of IT managed services for Magna Learning Partnership

MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 15:25

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of IT managed services for the Magna Learning Partnership has reached the award stage. The contract is managed by Magna Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust located in Salisbury, UK, and the successful supplier is Turn IT On Ltd. The procurement was carried out using a selective method under a competitive flexible procedure, with key procurement dates including the contract award notice published on 30th October 2025 and a contract period starting from 16th February 2026, lasting for three years with potential extensions. The procurement relates to IT services in the education sector, under the CPV code 72000000, with a gross contract value of £988,182.

This tender process opens substantial opportunities for firms specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. It is particularly suitable for large IT service providers who can adhere to the complex requirements set by educational institutions. Companies participating in future tenders will benefit from considering the significant contract value and the potential for extended engagement through renewals, thus providing stable business growth and considerably expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of IT managed services for Magna Learning Partnership

Notice Description

Magna Learning Partnership is a multi-academy trust based in the Salisbury area. The trust comprises a sixth-form college, three secondary schools and seven primary schools. This tender is in relation to IT support services for the Trust.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: possibility to extend for two years (plus one year, plus one year)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069812-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£855,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£855,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£988,182 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-08-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
invoices@magnalearningpartnership.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 1RD
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Laverstock
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON

Further Information

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