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title: "Beeches Learning & Development Trust ~ IT & Networks Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055832"
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# Beeches Learning & Development Trust ~ IT & Networks Tender

Buyer: BEECHES LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055832

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## Summary

The Beeches Learning & Development Trust has successfully awarded a contract for IT and Network services through an open and competitive flexible procedure. Based in Buckinghamshire, the buying organisation operates under the publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment classification. The procurement spans contracts across the multi-academy trust involving Burnham Grammar School and associated institutions, and aims to enhance academic and administrative IT provisions. This process culminated with the award on 18 December 2025 to Turn IT on Ltd, with the contract starting on 29 April 2026, initially set for three years and potentially extendable by two. The standstill period is due to conclude by 27 April 2026, and Turn IT on Ltd will oversee the execution till 31 March 2031, with a focus on continuous improvement as per the Trust's Strategic Development Plan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially small and medium enterprises with expertise in educational environments. The procurement encourages suppliers to demonstrate their capability to deliver comprehensive, proactive, and innovative IT support, encompassing system development and cybersecurity measures. Businesses that can offer 24/7 comprehensive system support, provide evidence of quality assurance measures, and proactively contribute to improving IT systems in schools will find this tender appealing. Furthermore, as the Trust may expand, there are lucrative opportunities for service providers to integrate additional schools into existing contracts, enhancing prospects for long-term business growth. The competitive tender process valued cost-effectiveness and quality, making it suitable for adept businesses capable of driving academic benefits through technological advancements.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide IT & Network services for Beeches Learning & Development Trust. The Beeches Learning and Development Trust (BLDT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in which Burnham Grammar is the lead and sponsor school. The MAT is a single legal entity and is the employer and holder of land titles and the trust board is accountable for all academies in the group, and made up of trustees, the majority of whom are current Burnham Grammar School governors. By forming our own MAT, we are ensuring that we will retain control of our own destiny and preserve the unique ethos and aims of the school, the core principles of which will extend over all of the schools within the Beeches Learning and Development Trust. Through our various outreach programmes Burnham Grammar School is already supporting primary schools in a number of ways and through the School Direct programme we are training the next generation of both primary and secondary teachers in the local area. Formation of the Beeches Learning and Development Trust formalises much of what we are already doing and provides opportunities to extend this work where we feel it is beneficial and appropriate to do so. Beeches Learning & Development Trust may grow further, with a number of additional schools becoming part of the Trust during this contract period. The provision of IT & Network services at these schools, if they have joined the Trust, or ended their current IT & Network Services contract, will fall under the scope of this contract. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide this service at these additional schools using the same costing model applied to the successful tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the contract. The Trust is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the Trust's IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support Beeches Learning & Development Trust's 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 the latest and evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a Secondary and Primary 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 present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Trustees on a weekly/monthly basis *Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities * Required to ensure through monitoring and visible measures the accountability and performance of onsite technicians * Required to evidence a proactive approach towards Cybersecurity and Proactive Network protection * Required to provide IT support for students sitting exams The contract will provide onsite support, including maintenance, via the on-site technician/s located in school 5 days a week 52 weeks of the year. The successful contractor will be expected to provide and manage the service against an agreed Strategic Development Plan, ensuring the ongoing improvement of the Trust's IT capability. Comprehensive off-site system support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Maintenance and System Development activities shall be undertaken out with the 190 academic term-time days to minimise any disruption to pupil education and teaching activities. The contract will commence on 1 April 2026 for an initial period of three years, ending 31 March 2029, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of up to two years at the discretion of the governing body. The contract will provide Technical Management and on-site technicians, to the Schools ICT Infrastructure, including: *Driving academic benefit from the existing 1:1 Chromebook Scheme * Actively support of the Continual Professional Development of staff across the MAT * Full server support and monitoring *Fully Managed Helpdesk with Remote Support *Full workstation support, software support, hardware support and repairs *Trustees, Staff, Governor's and Student email accounts and access setup and managed. *Proactive contract management to ensure best value for money across all areas of the Trust management systems and utilities. *MIS Support (including SAGE Finance System, SIMS, VoIP phone and cashless catering systems) *24/7/365 network monitoring with call out and emergency 24/7/365 contact The contract will be monitored by Trust Senior Representatives. After the initial consultation and evaluation by the new contractor, structured fortnightly meetings will be held with the on-site technician to discuss day to day issues and actions taken and scheduled. TUPE will apply with regard to the Network Manager (52 weeks) and IT Technician (52 weeks) currently employed for the provision of network services It is anticipated that the service provider will be available to train and coach staff, where needed, in the use of new hardware / software as it is introduced. There may be occasions where the technician is required to provide support in ICT classes. This will be planned and added in to the work schedule. The projected cost of Network Services, including employment costs, for the current year is circa PS103K

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034754-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £515,000 |
| Lots value | £515,000 |
| Awards value | £515,000 |
| 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 | BEECHES LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT TRUST |
| Locality | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL1 7HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Cliveden |
| Westminster constituency | Beaconsfield |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## 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

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034754-2026
- 3 Jul 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037064-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034754-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037064-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3U332WXSZP
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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