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title: "The Blue Kite Academy Trust - Contract for an ICT Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671cf"
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buyer: "THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# The Blue Kite Academy Trust - Contract for an ICT Managed Service

Buyer: THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671cf

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## Summary

The Blue Kite Academy Trust is undertaking a competitive flexible procurement procedure to contract for an ICT Managed Service. This tender pertains to IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, with a substantial value of £720,000 gross (£600,000 net). The procurement activities are centred in Swindon, United Kingdom, under the buyer category of a public undertaking. The process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their applications before the deadline on 17 April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026, aligning with industry standards and practices.

This tender provides promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept in offering high-quality solutions at competitive prices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the selection criteria, which include demonstrating business quality standards and relevant accreditations. The process allows for renewal extensions of up to 24 months, offering further business prospects. Given the comprehensive set of criteria, this opportunity is well-suited for businesses with strong technical and economic capabilities seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector realm.

## Notice

The Blue Kite Academy Trust - Contract for an ICT Managed Service, commencing 1st October 2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (24 x 1 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026439-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026439-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026439-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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