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Frank Field Education Trust - ICT Managed Service

FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Frank Field Education Trust (FFET), a multi-academy trust based in the North West of England and West Midlands, is inviting tenders for its ICT Managed Service. As a public authority within sub-central government, FFET seeks strategic ICT management and support to enhance their educational establishments. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an expected award period concluding on 15 June 2026. The tender employs a competitive flexible procedure due to considerations of urgency, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 17 April 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 10 April 2026. The service, valued at approximately £1.8 million, is to be delivered across specified regional delivery addresses within the UK from 1 September 2026 over a five-year period.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in IT services, consulting, and network solutions. Ideal candidates will have the capacity to deliver managed services with an emphasis on quality over cost within FFET’s educational framework, including primary, secondary, and higher education services. With scope for innovation and comprehensive ICT infrastructure management, businesses adept in digital skills training and change management projects stand poised to benefit. SMEs are encouraged to apply, potentially leveraging their expertise to foster technological advancements and contribute to FFET's mission of achieving social justice through excellence in education.

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Notice Title

Frank Field Education Trust - ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

The Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) based in the North West of England and West Midlands which aims to build on the work of outstanding teachers, leaders and schools within the Trust to serve schools and communities. Our vision is that Social Justice can be achieved through Excellence in Education The founder of the Trust, the Rt. Hon. Lord Frank Field, served for almost 40 years as the Member of Parliament for Birkenhead. During this time, Frank has campaigned extensively for social justice and in 2010 wrote "The Foundation Years: preventing poor children becoming poor adults" report, which has become a landmark document regarding the importance of Education and Early Years care in ending disadvantage. We believe that all pupils in our schools will experience a high-quality education, ensuring all children gain the cultural capital necessary for a choice-filled life. 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 51 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 schools * Holiday and illness cover * 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 * The supplier 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 may apply

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06754e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027995-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

32410000 - Local area network

32420000 - Network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
FRANK FIELD EDUCATION 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
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 6EA
Post Town
Chester
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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