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27 May 2026 at 12:46

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27 Feb 2026 at 12:15

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30 Jan 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Consortium Trust, sought IT Support Services under an open procedure, focusing on securing efficient IT operations across multiple academy settings in Suffolk and Norfolk. The contract, now in the award stage, was aimed at a total value of up to £300,000, with Turn IT On Limited announced as the successful supplier on 14 May 2026. This procurement, categorized in IT services, was active throughout the UK's specified regions under a light-touch regime, culminating in services commencing on 1 September 2026. The process transitioned through critical stages beginning with tender updates in January 2026, through proposal evaluations culminating in award notifications, with key operational dates including a contract start date of September 2026 and an optional extension period allowed until August 2030.

This tender provides opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to offer comprehensive IT support services such as helpdesk, cybersecurity, and infrastructure support, ensuring the integration and delivery aligns with governmental and educational standards. SMEs with relevant certifications, a track record of similar collaborations, and the ability to provide onsite services in Suffolk or Norfolk are well-positioned to benefit. Opportunities for business growth are abundant given the scope for extensions and additional procurement of related IT services, creating a robust platform for expanding into the educational IT support market.

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Notice Title

IT Support services

Notice Description

Provision of IT Support Services to Multi Academy Trust including IT Helpdesk, Onsite Support, technical advise, procurement etc

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential for contract award to be 3 years plus 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06128b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049711-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
HELMINGHAM
Postcode
IP14 6EX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Stonham
Westminster Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURN IT ON

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