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title: "Advantage School - ICT Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Advantage School - ICT Managed Service

Buyer: ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2db

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "Advantage School - ICT Managed Service" is managed by the Advantage Schools Trust, located in Bedford, United Kingdom, a public authority within sub-central government. The industry category focuses on IT services and support, with delivery throughout various regions in the UK. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 26th March 2026, following a competitive flexible procedure. The key dates include the award notification published on 12th March 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2031. The procurement method is open, inviting various businesses experienced in IT services consulting, software development, and support.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ICT managed services and innovative technology solutions for the education sector. Potential suppliers such as SMEs and large enterprises can benefit from the multi-year contract valued at £6,100,000. The contract includes providing a core managed service with features like remote monitoring, strategic ICT advice, infrastructure design, and management, alongside performance reporting and training. Businesses with a focus on ICT infrastructure and service delivery, seeking sustainable growth, can leverage this procurement to establish and enhance their presence within the educational sector across the UK.

## Notice

ICT Managed Service for all schools in the Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027651-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,100,000 |
| Lots value | £6,100,000 |
| Awards value | £6,100,000 |
| 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 | ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS |
| Additional buyers | MOXTON EDUCATION LTD |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK44 3RZ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 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

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 32400000 - Networks
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027651-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 19:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074572-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027651-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074572-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7982
  PSQ Response Document
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7983
  PSQ Response Document in PDF

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eduthing.co.uk
- http://www.joskos.com
- http://www.partnership.education
- http://www.rm.com
- http://www.turniton.co.uk
- https://nets-international.com/
- https://www.advantageschools.co.uk
- https://www.cse-net.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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