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Raleigh Education Trust - ICT Managed Services

RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST

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09 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Raleigh Education Trust is seeking proposals for an ICT Managed Services contract, focusing on providing comprehensive support and management across its nine school sites by September 2026. Based in Nottingham, the Trust is a public authority in the central government category, and the procurement process is currently at the tender stage. The opportunity is managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. The procurement encompasses services in computer-related areas under the CPV codes including computer-related services, professional services, and consultancy. Notably, the process is selective, with a competitive flexible procedure in place. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 3rd July 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 22nd June 2026, with an expected contract award on 23rd November 2026. The contract, valued at £475,000 excluding VAT, is set to begin on 2nd January 2027 for an initial three-year term, with potential extensions. This is a non-lotted single contract due to the geographical proximity of the sites.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in ICT managed services, particularly those experienced in supporting educational environments. Companies capable of handling a full cycle of ICT infrastructure support and eager to provide high-standard service to educational institutions will find this contract particularly appealing. The selective procurement method ensures that only suppliers with pertinent expertise and proven capability will advance. Businesses that excel in delivering quality and competitive pricing are encouraged to participate, as these will be key evaluation criteria. The contract's extended scope across multiple sites within the Trust opens opportunities for companies to expand their portfolio within the education sector, enhancing their visibility and demonstrating their competence in managing extensive ICT infrastructures.

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Notice Title

Raleigh Education Trust - ICT Managed Services

Notice Description

Raleigh Education Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily ICT Managed service. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full Trust ICT service for the pupils and staff at their nine school sites. The Trust requires a Contractor to undertake the ICT Managed Service in accordance with good practice so as to provide a high service standard throughout the Trust for the benefit of school staff and pupils, the local community and any visitors to the sites. There are currently six schools within the Trust in various locations, increasing to nine by September 2026. The schools currently receive onsite and offsite technical support from one technician provided by the incumbent supplier. There are over 1500 pupils on roll across all sites for the academic year 2025/26. TUPE is expected to apply to one member of staff, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. There are no employees in the ICT team that are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Trust is inviting suppliers to tender for the supply of management and support for its entire ICT infrastructure. Only suppliers who are able to manage the complete cycle of support and management of all of the school's ICT infrastructure, and can provide excellent support, development and management thereafter, should express an interest in the opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054218-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-06-09

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 5PN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Norden
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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