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title: "Palladian Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service"
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# Palladian Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service

Buyer: PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ecb

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## Summary

The Palladian Academy Trust, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for an ICT Managed Service. Under the Competitive Flexible Procedure procurement method, a contract has been awarded to Medhurst Communications Limited. The Trust, based in Bath, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has successfully concluded with an active award status on 19th June 2026. Key dates include the contract's commencement on 1st August 2026 and its conclusion on 31st July 2031. The procurement process evaluated bids on a basis of price and quality, with a considerable emphasis on the quality of the service provided. The total value of the contract stands at £2,750,000 with anticipated enhancements in ICT infrastructure across the Trust's schools.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consultancy, software development, and support within the UK. The focus on a managed ICT service implies a demand for comprehensive support, strategic consultancy, and the supply of goods, which should appeal to both well-established IT firms and SMEs. Enterprises capable of delivering consistent service desk support, technology integration, and infrastructure management will find their capabilities aligned with the Trust's requirements. Additionally, ICT businesses equipped to handle CPD, training in digital skills, and curriculum development will benefit, especially those geared towards innovation and partnership in educational environments. SMEs are specifically encouraged under this procurement, highlighting an inclusive approach to business engagement in the educational sector.

## Notice

ICT Managed Service - Full Managed Service including supply of goods and services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062581-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| Lots value | £2,750,000 |
| Awards value | £2,750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MOXTON EDUCATION LTD |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 5RE |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDHURST COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30214000 - Workstations
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 08:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062581-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025124-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062581-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025124-2026
  19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13596
  PSQ Document in Word

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medhurst-it.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.palladianacademytrust.com

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