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title: "Veritas Multi-Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service"
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# Veritas Multi-Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service

Buyer: VERITAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691dd

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## Summary

The Veritas Multi Academy Trust, a public authority under sub-central government, is seeking to procure an ICT Managed Service for its network of primary schools in East Kent. The tender process, classified under IT services and education/training services, began on 5th May 2026 and is currently active. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to select a provider who can manage all ICT services against an agreed SLA. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline set for 4th June 2026, with the contract award period concluding on 25th August 2026. The contract, valued at £750,000 with a gross amount of £900,000, will commence on 19th October 2026 and run until 18th October 2031. The project encompasses multiple UK regions, offering nationwide business engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for ICT service providers, particularly those experienced in education sectors and capable of delivering innovative technology solutions. The procurement requires expertise in areas such as remote monitoring, management, and strategic ICT advice, alongside capabilities in project delivery and change management. Businesses that can supply educational software packages, networking solutions, and comprehensive IT services will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises with a focus on educational technology and a strategic approach to leveraging ICT for improved educational outcomes could benefit greatly from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

Veritas Multi Academy Trust encompasses circa 1000 pupils across three academies. Veritas Multi Academy Trust, formed in 2015, is a small, primary phase Multi Academy Trust. Our schools include Warden House Primary in Deal, Pilgrims' Way Primary in Canterbury and Mundella Primary in Folkestone. As a small primary Trust, we have a focus on working collaboratively, sharing best practice, expertise, facilities, resources and centralised business functions, to strengthen the outcomes for our children. Mission, Vision and Values Veritas Multi Academy Trust is ambitious in its mission, vision and values to provide the highest quality of education within our schools in East Kent. The Trust has a clear Five-Year Strategy which has these values embedded. Irresistible learning is our mission, and this is achieved through being an irresistible place to work. This procurement includes (but may not be limited to) the items listed below. * A core managed service, management of all ICT against an agreed SLA * 24 x 7 x 365 remote monitoring and management * A Service Desk, available 51 weeks a year including out of hours access * Local staffing which suppliers deem necessary to deliver the service and meet the SLA requirements 42 weeks onsite in schools and 51 weeks for the Head Office * Strategic advice and direction to the Trust regarding ICT * Responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure * Supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value approach * Management of 3rd parties where relevant to the ICT support * Relevant monitoring, management, patching * Regular performance reporting * CPD and training - digital skills and curriculum as necessary * There is an expectation that the provider will support and/or drive innovation * Maintain technical documentation * Maintain operational documentation, for example inventory management and risk registers * Collective partnership targets aligned to the Trust objectives * Suppliers may be required to deliver a range of technology and change management projects in addition to the providing the core managed service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041236-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| 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 | VERITAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MOXTON EDUCATION LTD |
| Locality | DEAL |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT14 9SF |
| 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
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041236-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041236-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15668
  Veritas PSQ Final - PDF
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15670
  Veritas PSQ Final - Word

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.veritasmat.co.uk/

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