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The Blue Kite Academy Trust - Contract for an ICT Managed Service

THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Blue Kite Academy Trust is undertaking a competitive flexible procurement procedure to contract for an ICT Managed Service. This tender pertains to IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, with a substantial value of £720,000 gross (£600,000 net). The procurement activities are centred in Swindon, United Kingdom, under the buyer category of a public undertaking. The process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their applications before the deadline on 17 April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026, aligning with industry standards and practices.

This tender provides promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept in offering high-quality solutions at competitive prices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the selection criteria, which include demonstrating business quality standards and relevant accreditations. The process allows for renewal extensions of up to 24 months, offering further business prospects. Given the comprehensive set of criteria, this opportunity is well-suited for businesses with strong technical and economic capabilities seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector realm.

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Notice Title

The Blue Kite Academy Trust - Contract for an ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

The Blue Kite Academy Trust - Contract for an ICT Managed Service, commencing 1st October 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (24 x 1 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026439-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1NX
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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