Apple Authorised Education Specialist Reseller

THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST has completed the procurement process for an Apple Authorised Education Specialist Reseller to provide information technology services. The contract, which falls under the framework of Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2, was signed on 9th June 2026 and spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with an option to extend until 31st May 2031. The contract was awarded without prior publication due to its conduct through a lawful further competition. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 72222300, allows for service delivery across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialised in information technology services, particularly those that are Apple Authorised Education Specialist Resellers. Businesses with expertise in providing hardware, services, and support for education can thrive under such contracts. Companies that prioritise a balance of quality and competitive pricing, as evidenced by the tender’s award criteria, are well-suited for competing in such tenders. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for larger suppliers capable of catering to the specific technological needs of educational bodies. The procurement method used was limited, indicating a focus on compliant suppliers under existing framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Apple Authorised Education Specialist Reseller

Notice Description

The Kemnal Academies Trust has awarded a contract for An Apple Authorised Education Specialist Reseller under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2. The contract term is 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029 with the option to extend for up to 2 years to 31st May 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract with an Apple Approved Education Specialist Reseller to provide hardware, services and support to the trust.

Options: There is the option to extend for up to 2 years (24 months), subject to review.

Procurement Information

The award of the contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) or the Find a Tender Service (FTS) is lawful because it was conducted through a further competition under the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement, that was established in full compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057329-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SIDCUP
Postcode
DA14 5AA
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
St Paul's Cray
Westminster Constituency
Orpington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GBM DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (T/A SYNC

Further Information

Notice URLs

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