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St Chad's Academy Trust - Communications & Security

ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 18:48

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 18:02

Summary of the contracting process

ST Chad's Academies Trust has awarded a contract for communications and security services, focusing on broadband lines, failover lines, security filtering, and VoIP systems across 20 sites. The procurement process utilised a competitive flexible procedure and is in the award stage as of 17 December 2025, with the standstill period concluding on 30 December 2025. The successful bidder, GLIDE Student & Residential Limited, will commence the contract on 1 February 2026, with services spanning several UK regions, including the UKG38 region, where the Trust is based. The contract, valued at £840,000 gross, aims to provide a unified service for connectivity, security, and telephony to support the Trust's multiple academies.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in telecommunications and IT services to partner with educational organisations such as ST Chad's Academies Trust. It is particularly apt for small to medium enterprises that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and Internet support in compliance with KCSIE regulations. Businesses capable of managing connectivity, security solutions, and VoIP services across different sites will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their expertise in a competitive and collaborative environment. The opportunity aligns well with innovative suppliers aiming to expand their service offerings in the educational sector and enhance their portfolio with public contracts.

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Notice Title

St Chad's Academy Trust - Communications & Security

Notice Description

The provision of Broadband lines, failover lines and associated security and filtering. Plus VoIP for 20 sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ac5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084074-2025
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Additional Buyers

MOXTON EDUCATION LTD

Contact Name
Geoff Chandler
Contact Email
geoff.chandler@moxton-education.com, helen.steel@stchads.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7970661087

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS2 8NF
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL

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