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title: "Provision of ICT Managed Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b28"
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buyer: "EQUALS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-17"
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# Provision of ICT Managed Services

Buyer: EQUALS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b28

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Equals Trust, a public authority representing schools in Nottingham, is titled "Provision of ICT Managed Services." This tender sought to secure IT services covering consulting, software development, and support for a consistent IT approach across schools under the Trust. The procurement was handled using an open procedure, aiming to appoint a service provider for a contract period starting on 4th January 2027, extending up to 3rd January 2030, with potential yearly extensions. Although the tender was initially active, as of 17th May 2026, the process was cancelled due to a need for additional scope definition and improved IT asset information. The location for service delivery was primarily targeted at the UKF14 region, with a significant budget of GBP 3,000,000 gross for services and goods in the open competitive tender stage.

The cancellation of this tender opens a new opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, hardware procurement, and consultancy, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Companies that can offer comprehensive IT services with strong economic and technical backgrounds would find this tender beneficial for growth. Potential suppliers must have relevant accreditations such as Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001, and demonstrate past successful projects in similar environments. The opportunity to establish a partnership with a trust aiming to centralise IT management and optimise resource use across multiple institutions represents a significant growth avenue for SMEs in the IT sector, providing a platform to showcase and implement efficient IT solutions at scale.

## Notice

Equals Trust has issued a tender inviting contractors to provide ICT Managed Services. The aim of the contact is to have a consistent approach to IT support both for the pupils and the staff, moving over to a Trust model approach rolled out to all schools. This enables the Trust to maximise the effectiveness of the equipment and service, as well as helping to share resources and best practise across all sites. The proposed contract will encompass delivering the following services to the Trust which: a. are cost effective and delivers high quality technical support, system management and consultancy b. provides transparent all-inclusive pricing which allows accurate budgeting over the term of the Contract. c. provides a single point of contact for all of the Trust's IT requirements and management of third-party providers. d. moves to a centralised Trust operating model, which has a consistent approach across schools. e. Centralises the management of the Contract at Trust level, rather than on an individual school by school basis.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: For the Trust to encompass any new schools that join the Trust and the procurement of Hardware and any related IT services that will be managed by the Provider on behalf of the Trust.

Renewal: Option of two further, one year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045162-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2031-03-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EQUALS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | Missing; PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Keyworth & Wolds |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 17:33 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045162-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 15:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031140-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023566-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045162-2026
  17th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031140-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023566-2026
  16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103569&TID100108762&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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