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Supply Internet and Cyber Security Services

REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST

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23 Jul 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Redhill Academy Trust procured centralised internet access and cyber security services, including virtual data centre services. The requirement is intended to upgrade the Trust’s internet connectivity and security infrastructure so it can support the Education Management System, Arbor, with compatible, secure and resilient access to cloud-based services. The buyer is Redhill Academy Trust, an education organisation based in Nottingham, and the services are delivered for its school operations in Nottingham. This is a technology services requirement rather than a supply of physical equipment or construction work. Relevant suppliers are likely to include managed connectivity providers, cyber security specialists and technology businesses able to deliver integrated internet, security and virtual data centre services for an education trust.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. Redhill Academy Trust used a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, stating that urgent infrastructure and security upgrades were needed for the planned Arbor system go-live in September 2026 and to protect business continuity. The single five-year agreement was awarded to Securus Communications Limited on 24 June 2026. The contract value is £738,095. The award covers the internet access and cyber security services lot, including virtual data centre services. The published process does not set out separate evaluation weightings or additional lots. The contract is active, and the award is recorded as active. Securus Communications Limited is identified as an SME supplier.

This award demonstrates sustained education-sector demand for a combined managed connectivity and cyber security service, rather than a standalone internet connection. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to design, implement and operate secure, resilient internet access alongside cyber security controls and virtual data centre capability. Experience supporting cloud-based education management systems would be relevant, particularly where connectivity and security upgrades must be coordinated with a critical system implementation. Suppliers should be able to provide dependable service management, maintain continuity during technology changes, and protect access to education systems and data. The incumbent is an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist as well as by a larger managed services provider, provided it has the operational capacity to support a multi-school trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Internet and Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

This agreement is to centralised internet access services and cyber security services which include virtual data centre services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply services internet access and cyber security services. Additional information: This is a 5 year agreement

Procurement Information

The award is required to support the implementation of the new Education Management System, Arbor, which is scheduled to go live in September 2026. The deployment of Arbor requires significant upgrades to the school's internet connectivity and cyber security infrastructure to ensure compatibility, security, resilience, and uninterrupted access to cloud-based services. Given the critical dependency between the upgraded cyber security services and the successful implementation of Arbor, these enhancements must be implemented as a matter of urgency. Any delay would present a significant risk to business continuity, system security, and the planned go-live date for Arbor in September 2026. Consequently, the procurement is necessary to ensure the school has the required infrastructure and security controls in place ahead of implementation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d24e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069871-2026
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
SME

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
£738,095 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8GX
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Redhill
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Securus Communications Limited

Further Information

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