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Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust Connectivity & Security Services Partner

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

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29 Jun 2026 at 08:26

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25 Feb 2026 at 16:30

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:27

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:10

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust (LAAT), operating within Greater Lincolnshire, has engaged in a selective procurement process for a Connectivity & Security Services Partner. The focus is on outsourcing all connectivity and related security services for their 24 primary/infant schools and one secondary school. This procurement process, characterized by a competitive flexible procedure, aims to bolster the Trust’s ambitious digital strategy, which includes integrating a 1:1 provision of devices to pupils. The procurement stage has reached completion, with "GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL LIMITED" identified as the supplier, while "MOXTON EDUCATION LTD" acted as the procurement consultant. The contract, valued at £1.08 million (gross), covers a period from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2031, with the potential for renewal, and was awarded on 25th June 2026. The deliverables include managed connectivity and broadband services across multiple UK regions, bolstered by additional security measures.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for technology and security service providers, particularly those experienced in implementing connectivity solutions in educational settings. Companies that can deliver high-quality, scalable IT infrastructure and maintain robust cybersecurity protocols are well-suited to compete. SMEs are particularly encouraged, evidenced by the participation of three small to medium enterprises reaching the final bidding stage. The opportunity to engage with a well-established trust with future growth potential may open further avenues for ongoing partnerships and expansion. Additionally, firms that value transparent communication and seamless integration with existing IT support providers will find this tender aligns with their business ethos.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust Connectivity & Security Services Partner

Notice Description

LAAT is a strong, outward-facing multi-academy Trust that operates within Greater Lincolnshire. We are committed to transforming lives through education and believe that every child has inherent potential. We strive to ensure we have the very best colleagues in our settings, well supported by their school-based colleagues, Leaders, and wider network of schools, as well as a dedicated central team of experts. The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust (LAAT) is a Trust of 24 Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire Primary/Infant Schools and one Secondary school (William Lovell). The Trust is characterised by the fact the majority of the schools are either in market towns or more rural areas. Underpinning this for all schools are the strong family links between the members of the LAAT itself and the objectives of the Diocesan family. LAAT is dedicated to supporting school improvement and Christian distinctiveness, whilst maintaining each school as a special and unique place in the heart of its unique context. Since it was established LAAT has demonstrated its ability to provide excellent school improvement and back office support to its schools, taking the majority to Ofsted Good. OUR VISION Our Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement powered by Equity vision statement encapsulates the Trust we are today and the Trust we aspire to be in the future. It has meaningful resonance with the work we do and our commitment to overcoming the social inequality faced by our children and young people. We are passionate about improving the life chances of every child in our care, meeting them where they are. Grounded in faith, we seek to see and understand all in our diverse communities and beyond. Every pupil has the right to flourish; academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, through an educational experience based on Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement. Every pupil has the right to receive what they need. And every child will need different things at different times. Providing this, is Equity at work. Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement powered by Equity. The LAAT Website is https://thelaat.co.uk The Trust has an ambitious Digital Strategy Plan which includes the 1:1 provision of devices to pupils (https://thelaat.co.uk/digital-strategy/). The new connectivity solution needs to cater for the current requirements that a modern, connected Trust requires and also allow for the anticipated increase in usage that the digital strategy promotes. The Trust estimates that it may grow by another 5 small to medium size schools over the life of this contract. This procurement encompasses a full outsource of all the connectivity and associated security services, such as firewalls and protection from cyber-attacks. At a high level the key deliverables are: * A managed connectivity service to connect schools anywhere in England * A broadband service for each school that meets (as a minimum) DfE guidelines and enables the Trust to deliver on its ambitious digital strategy. * A 'failover' line * A firewalled service * Support and maintenance service * Full end to end single SLA approach * Management of any 3rd parties required to provide the service * Relevant monitoring, management, and reporting * Full installation and transition service * Value added services * A commitment to open, transparent and timely communications with both with the Trust and their IT Support provider Technical interface into the Trusts outsourced support provision. From the Trust's point of view, the successful bidder should be prepared to work directly with the Trust's ICT Managed Service Provider to resolve any issues and/or requests. To all intents and purposes, the MSP should be viewed as 'part of the Trust'. Web filtering is not required as part of this solution - this is managed by the Trust's ICT support provider. For the avoidance of doubt telephony is not included in this procurement, but the solution must support the current VoIP solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061472
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
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

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

32430000 - Wide area network

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUSKINGTON
Postcode
NG34 9DL
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Ruskington
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Glide Student & Residential Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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