Oxford Diocesan Bucks School Trust - Tender for managed IT services incorporating Broadband and VOIP services

OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOL TRUST

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Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Diocesan Bucks School Trust is seeking proposals for managed IT services encompassing Broadband and VOIP services with a planned start date of 1 April 2027. This tender, tagged under industry category "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support," involves multiple locations throughout the United Kingdom. Entering the 'tender' stage as of 20 July 2026, this procurement will accept submissions until 14 August 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 4 August 2026. The process adopts an open competitive method, detailed as a "Competitive flexible procedure", which includes components like PSQ, ITT, Clarification Meeting, Standstill, and Award phases. An estimated contract value of £720,000 (gross) suggests a substantial opportunity for IT service providers.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialised in IT management, particularly those with expertise in broadband and VOIP solutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality IT services while managing subcontracted broadband and VOIP services will find this contract beneficial to explore; the tender prioritises service quality with an 80% weightage and price with a 20% weightage in evaluation criteria. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. To participate, vendors must register on multiquote.com, complete a Selection Questionnaire, and provide evidence of relevant accreditations and experience, making it an exciting prospect for established IT businesses aiming to expand within the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Oxford Diocesan Bucks School Trust - Tender for managed IT services incorporating Broadband and VOIP services

Notice Description

Oxford Diocesan Bucks School Trust are looking for a supplier(s) to provide managed IT services incorporating Broadband and VOIP services, across various sites with a contract start date of 1 April 2027 for all services to be live. All services are currently outsourced. The Broadband and VOIP services are to be replaced/upgraded and may be provided in-house (if possible) or sub-contracted/outsourced to a 3rd party provided. The managed IT services provided will be expected/required to manage the Broadband and VOIP sub-contractor and services delivered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068137-2026
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
Competitive flexible 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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20264 weeks 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
OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOL TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONGWICK
Postcode
HP27 9SJ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
The Risboroughs
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

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