Planning

Moulton College ICT Managed Service

MOULTON COLLEGE

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Planning

06 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Moulton College is initiating a procurement process for an ICT Managed Service, currently in the planning stage. Located in Northamptonshire, UK, this opportunity falls under the services category. The college is looking to transition from its hybrid ICT support model and is considering engaging a single managed service provider, targeting system and support services with an estimated gross value of £1.2 million. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published as part of the planning phase, with a deadline for responses on 19th December 2025. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification, managed through the Delta eSourcing portal, and is informed by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st July 2026 and may extend to 2033 if renewed.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in ICT system and support services, technical support, and software services. Businesses that have experience in integrated ICT solutions, and those capable of delivering comprehensive managed services, are particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement phase allows potential bidders to demonstrate how their solutions can meet the college's evolving needs. Participating in the early planning discussions offers companies the chance to influence the development of procurement specifications and strengthens their competitive position in winning this potentially lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Moulton College ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

The College currently operates a hybrid ICT support model with the day-to-day end-user support service being delivered in-house. This service is supplemented by third-party specialist providers covering areas such as IT Infrastructure services and security services. The College has no definitive view on whether a future solution should remain hybrid or whether a single managed service provider approach would be better. Prior to developing the full scope for that procurement, the College seeks to engage with suitably qualified organisations to understand what the managed service landscape can offer in terms of meeting the College's needs. The College is keen to explore the full range of delivery models available. The College wishes to hear from any organisation that believes it has an offering that would be of interest. Further information is available on the Delta esourcing procurement portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northamptonshire:-System-and-support-services./A86Q4E6VS2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A86Q4E6VS2

Planning Information

An information document is attached to the Delta Esourcing portal. The document contains some questions / points on which the College would like to receive potential providers' thoughts on potential solutions. Providers may respond by uploading a response document to the portal, or by sending a message through the Delta secure messaging facility. To view further information and respond, please click here https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A86Q4E6VS2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f044
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080393-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOULTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Jenny Swainson
Contact Email
jenny@pureproc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN3 7RR
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Moulton
Westminster Constituency
Daventry

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