Tender

Palladian Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service Partner

PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Palladian Academy Trust, a sub-central government public authority, is inviting tenders for an ICT Managed Service Partner, as part of its ongoing initiative to enhance educational services across 13 schools located in Bath and Wiltshire, UK. The procurement, currently at the tender stage, seeks a managed service provider to oversee ICT infrastructure, offer strategic advice, and drive innovation within the Trust's operations. Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest by 27th April 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 13th April 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £2.75 million net, with the contract execution scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and run through to 31st July 2031.

This competitive tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT services, consulting, and infrastructure management to establish a long-term partnership with a substantial educational trust. Ideal participants will possess capabilities in managing ICT systems, delivering technology change projects, and providing training services tailored to education sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions aligned with the Trust's objectives and demonstrate high-quality service offerings are particularly encouraged to apply. The procurement method follows a competitive flexible procedure, allowing shortlisted bidders to present their proposals and qualifications through a moderated submission process.

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Notice Title

Palladian Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service Partner

Notice Description

Palladian Academy Trust is a strong Trust of 13 schools based in Bath and Wiltshire that offers education from 4-19. We are proud that our schools serve different communities, some are church schools, some are non-denominational, but together we know we are better placed to ensure our pupils have the best educational experience. This procurement includes (but may not be limited to) the items listed below. * A core managed service, management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * A Service Desk, available 52 weeks a year including out of hours access * Local staffing which suppliers deem necessary to deliver the service and meet the SLA requirements - 42 weeks onsite in Primary schools and 50 weeks for the Head Office and secondary school * Strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * Responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure * Supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value approach * Management of 3rd parties where relevant to the ICT support * Relevant monitoring, management, patching * Regular performance reporting * CPD and training - digital skills and curriculum as necessary * There is an expectation that the provider will support and/or drive innovation * Maintain technical documentation * Maintain operational documentation, for example inventory management and risk registers * Collective partnership targets aligned to the Trust objectives * In school support for the integration and upgrade of the connectivity, communications and security infrastructure as required * Suppliers may be required to deliver a range of technology and change management projects in addition to the providing the core managed service. Suppliers should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * TUPE is expected from the Trust employed staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ecb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025124-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

MOXTON EDUCATION LTD

Contact Name
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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

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