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St Gregory's College - ICT Managed Service Partner

SAINT GREGORY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Saint Gregory's Catholic College in Bath is seeking to engage an ICT Managed Service Partner to oversee various aspects of the college's ICT infrastructure and support services. The procurement is classified under industry categories such as Computer equipment and supplies, IT services, and Education and training services, with a delivery location in the United Kingdom. This tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, and interested parties must submit an expression of interest by 23rd April 2026. The competitive flexible procedure involves steps such as reviewing the Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ), shortlisting, and inviting to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, with final decisions anticipated by 22nd June 2026. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st August 2026 and end on 31st July 2031, with a projected contract value of GBP 1,200,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT management, consulting, and software development to expand their market presence within the educational sector. Companies excelling in strategic advisory services, AI, and environmental sustainability will find this contract particularly beneficial for showcasing their expertise and innovative solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are specifically encouraged to apply, aligning with the project's flexibility and focus on best value delivery. The partnership encompasses not only core service management but also potential involvement in diverse technology and change management projects, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses ready to drive transformation in educational ICT services.

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Notice Title

St Gregory's College - ICT Managed Service Partner

Notice Description

* A core managed service, management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * A Service Desk, available 51 weeks a year including out of hours access and emergency support * Local staffing which suppliers deem necessary to deliver the service and meet the SLA requirements * Strategic advice and direction to the College's leaders regarding ICT policy, procedures and best practice * 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 * Access to the highest quality digital training materials to support in-house delivery * Advice on the impact of policy updates on the ICT solution and support * There is an expectation that the provider will support and/or drive innovation, particularly around AI and environmental sustainability. * Maintain technical documentation * Maintain operational documentation, for example inventory management and risk registers * Collective partnership targets aligned to the College's objectives * In College support for the integration and upgrade of the ICT Solution. * Suppliers may be required to deliver a range of technology and change management projects in addition to the providing the core managed service. There will be immediate project work needed in 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ed3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025136-2026
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20262 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
SAINT GREGORY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

MOXTON EDUCATION LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 8PA
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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