---
title: "Maiden Erlegh Trust - ICT Communications & Security"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059dea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Maiden Erlegh Trust - ICT Communications & Security

Buyer: MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059dea

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Maiden Erlegh Trust aims to enhance ICT communications and security across its educational sites in Reading. The procurement follows an open competitive procedure with the contract awarded to Glide Student & Residential Limited, a large supplier adept in providing IT services. The finalised bid process included proposals from three bidders with one SME bid at the final stage. The award was announced on 16 February 2026, with a scheduled contract signature on 2 March 2026. The contract period spans from 31 July 2026 to 31 July 2031, entailing broadband connectivity, firewall services, and comprehensive support across multiple UK regions within the public authority sub-central government category. The procurement seeks to provide a robust service ensuring fail-safe connectivity for all Maiden Erlegh Trust sites.

This tender opens multiple avenues for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support, particularly for large organisations with the capacity to meet substantial service demands. It's particularly pertinent for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions, fibre-optic installations, or tailored educational and networking software. Organisations able to fulfil the detailed requirements within the single SLA framework, offering value-added services, and comply with the latest security standards are encouraged to participate. The prior stages highlighted opportunities for shortlisted companies to present potential values and innovations ahead of the final award decision, showcasing pathways for growth and establishing contracts with a reputable educational trust. This signals fertile ground for enterprises aiming to expand their reach in the educational sector by facilitating widespread technological advancements and securing long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of broadband and fail-over connectivity Filtering and firewall services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013744-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | £550,000 |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 | MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MOXTON EDUCATION LTD |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Newark and Sherwood |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Newark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32546000 - Digital switching equipment
- 32550000 - Telephone equipment
- 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013744-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 09:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058013-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013744-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058013-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5378

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glide.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.maidenerleghtrust.org

## Provenance

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