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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 10:32

Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 21:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Castle View Enterprise Academy, located in Sunderland, UK, pertains to an "ICT Managed Service" contract with a focus on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Managed by Moxton Education Ltd, the procurement used an open and competitive flexible procedure, concluding with the award to Turn It On Limited on 16th February 2026. This service encompasses a comprehensive ICT management for five years, starting from 3rd August 2026, across several UK regions. Initial tender opportunities were open until 10th November 2025, with the evaluation and award process completed by 28th January 2026. The project's total value was estimated at £1,200,000, with £1,000,000 as the net amount.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specialising in educational settings. SMEs were particularly considered, with two SMEs making it to the final bidding stage, highlighting the competitive nature and the accessibility of the tendering process to smaller enterprises. Businesses capable of delivering innovative ICT solutions, offering strategic ICT advice, and managing extensive ICT infrastructure will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With a focus on efficiency and leveraging technology for educational excellence, the contract offers suppliers a platform to demonstrate innovation and alignment with contemporary educational needs, thereby ensuring sustainable business growth and sectoral advancement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Castleview Enterprise Academy - ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

5 year ICT Managed Service Including relevant Project Works as necessary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a912
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013723-2026
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

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

80200000 - Secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 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
CASTLE VIEW ENTERPRISE ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3DX
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON LIMITED

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