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Maiden Erlegh Trust - ICT Communications & Security

MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 11:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 10:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Maiden Erlegh Trust aims to enhance ICT communications and security across its educational sites in Reading. The procurement follows an open competitive procedure with the contract awarded to Glide Student & Residential Limited, a large supplier adept in providing IT services. The finalised bid process included proposals from three bidders with one SME bid at the final stage. The award was announced on 16 February 2026, with a scheduled contract signature on 2 March 2026. The contract period spans from 31 July 2026 to 31 July 2031, entailing broadband connectivity, firewall services, and comprehensive support across multiple UK regions within the public authority sub-central government category. The procurement seeks to provide a robust service ensuring fail-safe connectivity for all Maiden Erlegh Trust sites.

This tender opens multiple avenues for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support, particularly for large organisations with the capacity to meet substantial service demands. It's particularly pertinent for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions, fibre-optic installations, or tailored educational and networking software. Organisations able to fulfil the detailed requirements within the single SLA framework, offering value-added services, and comply with the latest security standards are encouraged to participate. The prior stages highlighted opportunities for shortlisted companies to present potential values and innovations ahead of the final award decision, showcasing pathways for growth and establishing contracts with a reputable educational trust. This signals fertile ground for enterprises aiming to expand their reach in the educational sector by facilitating widespread technological advancements and securing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maiden Erlegh Trust - ICT Communications & Security

Notice Description

Provision of broadband and fail-over connectivity Filtering and firewall services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013744-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32546000 - Digital switching equipment

32550000 - Telephone equipment

32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

32570000 - Communications equipment

48190000 - Educational software package

48210000 - Networking software package

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

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 7HS
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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