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Clarion Corvus Trust - ICT Managed Service

CLARION CORVUS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 09:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Feb 2026 at 16:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 15:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Clarion Corvus Trust, located in Norwich, United Kingdom, has completed a selective procurement process for an ICT Managed Service, specifically categorised under computer-related services. The process was managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. The successful awardee is Infinity Education Limited, an SME based in Witney. The contract spans from 5th April 2026 to 4th April 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031, and is valued at approximately £963,137.17. The process involved multiple procurement stages, illustrating the competitive yet flexible procedure adopted, concluding with an award notice on 27th April 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of managing large-scale ICT services. With procedures inclusive of TUPE and tailored support for over 2200 students across multiple school locations, it is designed for businesses that can offer comprehensive system management and development expertise. It presents a valuable entry point for technology firms looking to scale operations in the education sector, thereby ensuring sustained business growth through significant engagement and development opportunities in a public-sector setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clarion Corvus Trust - ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

Clarion Corvus 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 7 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 7schools within the Trust in various locations. The schools currently receive onsite and offsite technical support from 8 staff. There are over 2200 pupils on roll across all sites for the academic year 2025/26. TUPE is expected to apply to 2 of the 8 staff, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. There are two employees in the ICT team that are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. The Trust is inviting suppliers to tender for the supply of management and support for its entire ICT infrastructure. Only suppliers who are able to manage the complete cycle of support and management of all of the school's ICT infrastructure, and can provide excellent support, development and management thereafter, should express an interest in the opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037850-2026
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

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£963,137 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£963,137 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-08-20

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLARION CORVUS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR14 6JU
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Loddon & Chedgrave
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Infinity Education Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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