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23 Jul 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Redhill Academy Trust, a body governed by public law focusing on education, successfully completed an award process for the supply of internet and cyber security services as of 23rd July 2026. The procurement process involved a limited method, with the contract being awarded to Securus Communications Limited, an SME based in Hants, UKF1 region. This contract, valued at £738,095, was signed on 24th June 2026. The procurement aimed to enhance the school's internet and cyber security infrastructure in preparation for the go-live of the Arbor Education Management System in September 2026. The project falls under the information technology services category, and the improvements are seen as critical to business continuity and system security.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in cyber security and cloud-based solutions for educational institutions. Companies that can deliver robust, scalable internet connectivity solutions and possess a strong track record in collaborating with educational bodies would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The procurement process, being completed without prior publication of a call for competition, underscores the criticality and urgency of the project, positioning suppliers adept in quick deployment and high-stakes environments as potential beneficiaries in upcoming endeavours.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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