Planning

Jisc Google for Education Reseller Framework Agreement

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

JISC SERVICES LIMITED is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Google for Education Reseller Framework Agreement. As a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, the organisation is seeking to develop a framework agreement to supply Google education products to the Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) sectors. This opportunity relates to the software package and information systems industry, specifically educational software development services. While the exact timelines for tender submissions remain tentative, future notice of the procurement is expected by 29th May 2026, with the contract period projected from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses capable of providing educational software development services. Companies that are verifiable Google partners and equipped with relevant expertise in software packages and systems for educational purposes should find this framework conducive to growth. By engaging in such a pioneering framework agreement, businesses can expand their market presence in the educational technology sector. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest, although detailed proposals are not required at this planning stage.

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Notice Title

Jisc Google for Education Reseller Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Jisc is currently undertaking market research in support of the establishment of a reseller framework for the provision of Google education products to the FE/HE sectors. Demand/contract value, tendering process and framework format are all under discussion but yet to be confirmed. The timetable for any future tender is unclear, but late spring/early summer 2026 is expected. We are not requesting any information from prospective bidders at this stage, though we are happy to record interest if you wish to email. Bidders will need to be verifiable Google partners in order to bid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036662-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
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

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