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title: "SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

Buyer: SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546f8

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## Summary

The SHINE Academies Trust, based in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for IT and network support services, with the award date being 14th May 2026. The procurement process was conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contract, valued at £209,850, was awarded to Turn IT on Ltd. The service aims to manage and enhance IT networks across SHINE Academies, with a contract period starting on 27th May 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The primary industry category is computer network services, and the procurement stage is complete, following the award stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Businesses capable of delivering proactive IT solutions and system enhancements will find this tender advantageous for growth. Companies with expertise in network design for multi-site primary school settings and those that can provide onsite maintenance support will be well-suited to compete. The contract not only requires a strong technical capacity but also the ability to provide strategic recommendations that align with the SHINE Academies' growth strategy. With the inclusion of performance reporting and the potential for alternative support models, businesses can contribute to, and benefit from, the trust's strategic development.

## Notice

The Trust is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support SHINE Academies strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in schools, both for academic and administrative purposes. Proven expertise in the proactive development of IT Systems in an Educational Environment is essential. The selected service provider shall be: *Fully conversant with evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a School environment *Required to evidence their Quality Assurance and Security Systems *Required to evidence their proposed Key Performance Indicator measures for the contract *Required to periodically present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Trustees *Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities * Experienced in Network design in a Multi-Site Primary School environment * Support all current and future School systems The contract will include the provision of some onsite support, including maintenance. Currently on-site cover is via the (one) Support Technician located across Schools 5 days a week during term-time. This onsite support is enhanced with contractor Network management and a number of days allocated for non-term-time systems maintenance. The Trust is receptive to proposals of alternative support models. Please see SQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044559-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,850 |
| Lots value | £209,850 |
| Awards value | £209,850 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV10 9RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | Oxley |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton North East |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURN IT ON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044559-2026
- 11 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031640-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044559-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031640-2025
  11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/??notice-title??/35BDG5V975
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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