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Provision of ICT Managed Services

Equals Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 May 2026 at 18:33

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2026 at 16:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 14:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Equals Trust, a public authority representing schools in Nottingham, is titled "Provision of ICT Managed Services." This tender sought to secure IT services covering consulting, software development, and support for a consistent IT approach across schools under the Trust. The procurement was handled using an open procedure, aiming to appoint a service provider for a contract period starting on 4th January 2027, extending up to 3rd January 2030, with potential yearly extensions. Although the tender was initially active, as of 17th May 2026, the process was cancelled due to a need for additional scope definition and improved IT asset information. The location for service delivery was primarily targeted at the UKF14 region, with a significant budget of GBP 3,000,000 gross for services and goods in the open competitive tender stage.

The cancellation of this tender opens a new opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, hardware procurement, and consultancy, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Companies that can offer comprehensive IT services with strong economic and technical backgrounds would find this tender beneficial for growth. Potential suppliers must have relevant accreditations such as Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001, and demonstrate past successful projects in similar environments. The opportunity to establish a partnership with a trust aiming to centralise IT management and optimise resource use across multiple institutions represents a significant growth avenue for SMEs in the IT sector, providing a platform to showcase and implement efficient IT solutions at scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of ICT Managed Services

Notice Description

Equals Trust has issued a tender inviting contractors to provide ICT Managed Services. The aim of the contact is to have a consistent approach to IT support both for the pupils and the staff, moving over to a Trust model approach rolled out to all schools. This enables the Trust to maximise the effectiveness of the equipment and service, as well as helping to share resources and best practise across all sites. The proposed contract will encompass delivering the following services to the Trust which: a. are cost effective and delivers high quality technical support, system management and consultancy b. provides transparent all-inclusive pricing which allows accurate budgeting over the term of the Contract. c. provides a single point of contact for all of the Trust's IT requirements and management of third-party providers. d. moves to a centralised Trust operating model, which has a consistent approach across schools. e. Centralises the management of the Contract at Trust level, rather than on an individual school by school basis.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: For the Trust to encompass any new schools that join the Trust and the procurement of Hardware and any related IT services that will be managed by the Provider on behalf of the Trust.

Renewal: Option of two further, one year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045162-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Equals Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG12 5FB
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Keyworth & Wolds
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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