This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 08:16

Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Palladian Academy Trust, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for an ICT Managed Service. Under the Competitive Flexible Procedure procurement method, a contract has been awarded to Medhurst Communications Limited. The Trust, based in Bath, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has successfully concluded with an active award status on 19th June 2026. Key dates include the contract's commencement on 1st August 2026 and its conclusion on 31st July 2031. The procurement process evaluated bids on a basis of price and quality, with a considerable emphasis on the quality of the service provided. The total value of the contract stands at £2,750,000 with anticipated enhancements in ICT infrastructure across the Trust's schools.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consultancy, software development, and support within the UK. The focus on a managed ICT service implies a demand for comprehensive support, strategic consultancy, and the supply of goods, which should appeal to both well-established IT firms and SMEs. Enterprises capable of delivering consistent service desk support, technology integration, and infrastructure management will find their capabilities aligned with the Trust's requirements. Additionally, ICT businesses equipped to handle CPD, training in digital skills, and curriculum development will benefit, especially those geared towards innovation and partnership in educational environments. SMEs are specifically encouraged under this procurement, highlighting an inclusive approach to business engagement in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Palladian Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

ICT Managed Service - Full Managed Service including supply of goods and services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ecb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062581-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

30214000 - Workstations

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

MOXTON EDUCATION LTD

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 5RE
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDHURST COMMUNICATIONS

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