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Learning Academy Partnership - Communications & Security Partner

LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 13:42

Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Learning Academy Partnership - Communications & Security Partner," was initiated to secure broadband connectivity, security compliance, and telephony support services for the Learning Academy Partnership (South West). This process, overseen by the procuring entity Moxton Education Ltd, has reached the award stage as of 8 January 2026. The contract, involving an open competitive flexible procedure, focuses on IT and communication services. The buyer is the Learning Academy Partnership (South West), a public authority based in Newton Abbot, UK. The contract, valued at £720,000 gross, has a standstill period ending on 19 January 2026, with services commencing on 20 February 2026 and concluding on 19 February 2031.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, and telecommunication sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive managed connectivity and security solutions. With a focus on SME engagement, the contract encourages small to medium enterprises to compete, offering possibilities for those specialising in IT services, VoIP solutions, and support. Businesses looking to expand their reach within the educational sector across England can significantly benefit from participating in this procurement. This tender allows successful companies to collaborate with a respected multi-academy trust and potentially extend their services to future schools incorporated into the trust.

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Notice Title

Learning Academy Partnership - Communications & Security Partner

Notice Description

Broadband connectivity KCSI complaint security Telephony Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001473-2026
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

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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

80100000 - Primary education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 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
LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Additional Buyers

MOXTON EDUCATION LTD

Contact Name
Geoff Chandler
Contact Email
eclark@lapsw.org, geoff.chandler@moxton-education.com
Contact Phone
07970661087

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ12 3SB
Post Town
Torquay
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTEAM

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