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Jisc Google for Education Reseller Framework Agreement

Jisc Services Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 09:59

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 14:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The planned procurement process is initiated by JISC Services Limited, a public authority sub-central government entity, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "Jisc Google for Education Reseller Framework Agreement" and falls under the services industry category, specifically related to software packages and information systems. It covers delivery not just in the UK but also in Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, and Ireland. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 22 July 2026, and the expressions of interest deadline on 29 July 2026. The selective procurement method employed is part of a competitive flexible process aimed at finalising by 28 August 2026, with the contract period running from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, extendable up to 2034.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for Google Premium partners specialising in educational software and support services. The framework agreement plans to accommodate multiple suppliers, enabling potential growth avenues for companies adept in handling Google Workspace for Education and related services. Participation in this framework requires managing the complete licence lifecycle, making it ideal for businesses experienced in comprehensive technical support and service management. The competitive selection process anticipates 5 to 6 suppliers to receive awards, offering substantial engagement and business development prospects. Firms with robust financial, technical, and data protection capabilities can leverage this opportunity to expand within the UK and neighbouring regions’ educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Jisc Google for Education Reseller Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the Contracting Authority who wishes to establish a single-lot, multi-supplier Open framework agreement covering the supply of Google for Education products and services. The Google products, editions, and base prices available under this Framework are to be governed by a separate commercial agreement between Jisc Services Limited and Google (the 'Jisc-Google Agreement'). Google Workspace for Education editions * Gemini for Education * Chrome Education Upgrade * ChromeOS Flex * Any Google Cloud Platform commitments or credits permitted under the Jisc-Google Agreement The Supplier(s) shall manage the full licence lifecycle including new licence provisioning, renewals, upgrades and downgrades, true-ups and true-downs, and migrations between permitted editions, and provide full wrap-around support services to customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is will be an Open Framework, and may last up to 8 years, with reopening of competition required within the initial 3 year period, and a at least once in the following 5 year period, but Jisc may reopen competition on a more frequent basis as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055528-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc Services Limited
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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