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title: "Jisc FE Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681fc"
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# Jisc FE Subscription

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681fc

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of a Jisc Further Education (FE) Subscription was conducted by Nottingham College, a public authority situated in Nottingham, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, encompasses sector-wide digital, data, and network services crucial for the Further Education sector. The procurement stage reached completion with an award made on 14th April 2026, marking the start of the contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The direct procurement method was used, below the threshold, allowing JISC SERVICES LIMITED to supply services that cover regions throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up avenues for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialised in digital infrastructure and cyber security solutions, to gain insights into sector-wide digital service requirements. While the contract was awarded directly without competition, similar businesses with services aligned to educational needs can explore future opportunities by understanding the landscape of digital transformation within the Further Education sector. Companies focusing on digital learning, analytics, cybersecurity, and network services would be well-positioned to engage with such contracts, presenting opportunities for growth and collaboration in education sectors across the UK.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of a Jisc Further Education (FE) subscription, delivering sector-wide digital, data and network services that support teaching, learning, research, and operational activity within the Further Education sector. The subscription provides access to Jisc's national digital infrastructure and shared services, including but not limited to: JANET Network services, providing secure, resilient high-speed connectivity to national and international education and research networks. Cyber security and resilience services, including threat intelligence, protective DNS, DDoS mitigation, security monitoring, and incident response support. Digital learning, data and analytics services, supporting the effective use of learning technologies, learner data, and digital insight tools. Trust and identity services, including authentication, authorisation, and access management to enable secure access to digital resources. Licensing, content and access services, supporting access to digital resources, negotiated content agreements, and related advisory support. Advisory, innovation and community services, providing guidance on digital transformation, emerging technologies, accessibility, and best practice across the FE sector. These services are provided as part of Jisc's sector-wide, membership-based operating model and are not available from alternative suppliers on the same basis. The subscription enables economies of scale, shared infrastructure, and consistent standards across the UK Further Education sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033763-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,552 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033763-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk
- http://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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