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Jisc Google for Education Reseller Framework Agreement

Jisc Services Limited

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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22 Oct 2026 at 10:36

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21 Oct 2026 at 12:44

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12 Jun 2026 at 09:59

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited is seeking suppliers for a framework covering Google for Education products and related services. Products include Google Workspace for Education editions, Gemini for Education, Chrome Education Upgrade and ChromeOS Flex. Suppliers will manage the full licence lifecycle, including provisioning, renewals, upgrades, downgrades, licence adjustments and migrations between permitted editions, and provide wrap-around customer support. Product editions and base prices are governed by a separate commercial agreement between Jisc and Google; suppliers set their margin under the framework. The requirement combines software supply with licensing administration, technical support and software-related services. Deliveries and services may be provided in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Jersey.

The buyer has invited offers through a two-stage competitive flexible procedure. Stage one assesses supplier capability and shortlists up to 10 bidders; stage two evaluates technical and pricing proposals, with five suppliers intended for the framework. Expressions of interest were due by 4 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and enquiries by 28 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The stated award decision date is 6 January 2027. The framework is valued at £20 million excluding VAT (£24 million including VAT), based on an estimated £5 million a year excluding VAT. Its initial term is 29 January 2027 to 28 January 2028, with three optional 12-month extensions, to a maximum end date of 28 January 2031. Technical quality carries 70% and price 30%.

This opportunity is suited to established Google for Education resellers able to supply the named Google product suite and deliver end-to-end licence management and customer support. A mandatory condition is Google Partner Reseller status for Google Workspace for Education; bidders must provide a Partner Certificate, and those unable to evidence this status cannot progress to the second stage. Suppliers also need the capability to handle licence provisioning, renewals, upgrades and downgrades, true-ups and true-downs, and migrations between permitted editions. The two-stage process requires evidence of capability at shortlisting, followed by technical and pricing responses from shortlisted bidders. The framework allows buyers to place orders through supplier ranking or further competition, so suppliers should be equipped to respond to call-offs as well as support a continuing customer relationship. A 3.5% retrospective service-fee rebate on buyer expenditure is payable to Jisc quarterly in arrears.

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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 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 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. Please carefully read the ITT document set for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Google Workspace for Education product suite is subject to change during the life of the framework.

Renewal: 1year initial period followed by 3x 12month extension options (i.e. 1+1+1+1) Contract value is based on an estimate of PS5m ex VAT per annum.

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/099837-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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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