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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, acting as the buyer, has issued an open tender for the Provision of Medway Grid for Learning - 2027, aimed at delivering IT services such as Office 365, KCSIE web filtering, monitoring, anti-virus, and an optional support desk for approximately 135 member schools in Medway and Kent. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT consulting and software development. The tender process commenced on 9th July 2026 with a submission deadline fixed for 21st August 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2027, lasting 36 months with the possibility of a 12-month extension. This open procedure adheres to the UKPGA legal basis and anticipates the award by 31st December 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their business in the educational IT services sector. Companies proficient in providing value-for-money IT solutions, particularly those with experience in educational environments and statutory compliance, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement's focus on quality (70% weight) alongside price (30% weight) indicates an emphasis on delivering high-standard services. In addition to expanding business portfolios, successful bidders can leverage this contract to secure future opportunities in the public sector IT services market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision Of Medway Grid for Learning - 2027

Notice Description

The specification is in grid format with all the main and optional requirements. The provider is to tick if this is provided both in the main core offering or an optional upgrade. The procurement is to purchase "best value" services involving office 365, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) web filtering and monitoring, Anti-Virus and an optional support desk, for about 135 member schools in Medway and Kent. The services would need to be maintained to meet statutory requirements, and also to continue the high-quality expectations from members. The present services need to meet specific KPI's, and this will continue. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 01 April 2027 and will continue for a period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Kent:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./G4ZGZ4CQ57 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G4ZGZ4CQ57

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c763
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064649-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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