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title: "Leigh Academies Trust - Mobile Device Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060716"
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# Leigh Academies Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

Buyer: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060716

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## Summary

The Leigh Academies Trust initiated a procurement process for their "Mobile Device Scheme," intended to greatly invest in ICT to enhance pupil learning through Chromebook devices. Despite its cancellation as of 5th May 2026, the tender was last in the "Award" stage, reflecting a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement aimed at appointing a single supplier for a diverse range of services, including supplying around 56,000 Chromebooks over five years, leasing and insurance services, and operational assets management. This was to be undertaken in regions across the United Kingdom, with significant preparation culminating in major deadlines, such as the expression of interest closing on 16th February 2026. The entire project planned a financial commitment of around £24 million, underscoring a strong push for value and compliance with the Procurement Act.

This procurement provided abundant opportunities for business growth in various sectors like ICT supply, financial leasing, and asset management. Businesses with strong credentials in these areas, especially those capable of complying with the Trust's detailed requirements for innovation support and operational documentation, were ideal contenders. The competitive procedure focused on a balanced award criterion, valuing quality at 60% and price at 40%, ensuring the engagement of highly competent suppliers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) had a fair chance considering the suitability criteria, allowing them to partake in a significant national-scale project, ultimately aiming to blend educational advancement with technological deployment.

## Notice

This procurement will result in a major ICT related investment by the Trust and commitment to pupil learning by their parents. The Trust has already developed a 'One to One' mobile device scheme using Chromebooks which is funded by both the Trust and parents so understands its requirements clearly. Going forward, given both the scale of the requirement and the need to sustain and develop the programme over five years the point has been reached where a significant procurement exercise is needed to both be compliant with the Procurement Act and ensure best value with a capable partner going forward. It is intended that the Trust will appoint a single supplier who will encompass the following capability from both its own internal resource and supply chain. This procurement therefore includes (but may not be limited to) the items listed below. * The supply of a significant amount of Chromebook devices - currently estimated to be c.56,000 over 5 years * A leasing partner for the Trust to use to fund their element of the devices * Relevant insurances such as cover for stolen devices and malicious damage * A portal that is managed by the partner to enable parental contributions / address any bad debts * A portal that can encompass all asset management * A maintenance and support service to eg o repair/swop out devices o Enroll/re-enroll hardware into the Google management console * Supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value approach * A Service Desk, available 50 weeks a year including out of hours access * Regular performance reporting * There is an expectation that the provider will support and drive innovation * Maintain operational documentation, for example risk registers * Collective partnership targets aligned to the Trust objectives Suppliers should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There will not be a requirement for TUPE from existing supplier * It is estimated that circa 50% of the cost will be funded by the Trust and 50% by parents - but these percentages are only provided as a guide

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041243-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MOXTON EDUCATION LTD; Missing |
| Locality | ROCHESTER |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME2 2SX |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 66114000 - Financial leasing services
- 66500000 - Insurance and pension services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 16:19 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041243-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 18:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004112-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 19:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003665-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041243-2026
  5th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004112-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003665-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10448
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10449

## Notice URLs

- https://leighacademiestrust.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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