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Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - FF&E (IT) Tender

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 13:50

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company, located in Coventry, involves the furnishing of newly built premises with IT equipment and supplies. The tender falls under the 'Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies' industry category. The process is at the award stage, with VIP Computer Centre LTD identified as the supplier. This follows an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £500,000, is scheduled to start on 13th April 2026, concluding on 12th April 2027. The award notice, published on 31st March 2026, marks the pending contract award, with a standstill period ending on 13th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, primarily aimed at suppliers of office and computing machinery. Businesses equipped to provide a comprehensive range of IT solutions, including large-scale delivery, are well-suited to compete. The open procurement process and substantial contract value are particularly advantageous for SMEs with expertise in high-quality compliance documentation and competitive financial offerings. This opportunity encourages suppliers to expand their footprint in the educational sector and offers the potential for collaboration with the Holy Cross Catholic MAC's seven successful schools.

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Notice Title

Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - FF&E (IT) Tender

Notice Description

Holy Cross Catholic MAC was formed in September 2019, when 5 catholic primary and 2 catholic secondary Schools in Coventry joined together. The Holy Cross Catholic MAC has over 4,000 pupils and employs over 450 staff across their seven Schools - all of which are very popular and highly successful. The MAC are seeking Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Suppliers to furnish the newly built premises, at one of their Schools. The contract being tendered is for the one-off delivery of the supplies detailed within the Invitation to Tender and supporting documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029793-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV6 3BL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIP COMPUTER CENTRE

Further Information

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