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Apple Manged Service (Provision of)

City of Sunderland College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 09:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 08:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

City of Sunderland College is currently in the tender stage for the provision of an Apple Managed Service. The college is seeking to replace or continue its JAMF Pro service for managing approximately 175 macOS devices, facilitating educational and administrative functions for various users. The procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open competition method below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system by the closing date on 23 March 2026, with the contract slated to commence on 28 April 2026 at the college's Bede Campus in Sunderland. This procurement particularly targets license management software packages and related computer management services, scheduled under CPV codes 48218000, 72510000, and 72212218.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in Apple device management and related software services. Companies with expertise in license management software development and comprehensive computer-related management services are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the tender allows for two annual extensions following the initial three-year contract period, opening long-term collaboration prospects with the college. The procurement process prioritises cost, quality, and added and social value, signalling opportunities for innovative solutions that provide additional benefits beyond the basic service provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the college underscores suitability for such organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apple Manged Service (Provision of)

Notice Description

The College group currently uses a JAMF Pro service provided by DataJar to manage approximately 175 macOS devices and is looking to tender for a suitable continuation or replacement service. The service must support teaching, learning, assessment, and administrative use of Apple devices and be suitable for a mixed student, staff, and shared-device environment.

Planning Information

The College identified 3 suppliers who we feel may be able to provide a return, this was identified by the college undertaking desktop research. As a result the college have emailed the 3 suppliers with the link to the College tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066060
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018729-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72212218 - License management software development services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Sunderland College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

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