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Advantage School - ICT Managed Service

ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 09:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 19:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Advantage School - ICT Managed Service" is managed by the Advantage Schools Trust, located in Bedford, United Kingdom, a public authority within sub-central government. The industry category focuses on IT services and support, with delivery throughout various regions in the UK. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 26th March 2026, following a competitive flexible procedure. The key dates include the award notification published on 12th March 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2031. The procurement method is open, inviting various businesses experienced in IT services consulting, software development, and support.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ICT managed services and innovative technology solutions for the education sector. Potential suppliers such as SMEs and large enterprises can benefit from the multi-year contract valued at £6,100,000. The contract includes providing a core managed service with features like remote monitoring, strategic ICT advice, infrastructure design, and management, alongside performance reporting and training. Businesses with a focus on ICT infrastructure and service delivery, seeking sustainable growth, can leverage this procurement to establish and enhance their presence within the educational sector across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advantage School - ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

ICT Managed Service for all schools in the Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027651-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

32400000 - Networks

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 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
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK44 3RZ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kingsbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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