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title: "Framework for the provision of ICT services and Hardware to Education (Your Education Technology)"
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# Framework for the provision of ICT services and Hardware to Education (Your Education Technology)

Buyer: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d01a

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## Summary

The Nexus Multi Academy Trust is planning a procurement process for a new framework entitled “Framework for the provision of ICT services and Hardware to Education (Your Education Technology).” This process, currently in the planning stage, aims to establish a multi-supplier ICT Procurement Framework under the Open Procedure as defined by the Procurement Act 2023. The primary focus is the education sector in the United Kingdom, particularly targeting ICT services, consultancy, and hardware supplies. Key dates to note include an enquiry period ending on 25th September 2026 and the submission deadline on 9th October 2026, with the award expected by 30th November 2026. The framework's operation is scheduled to commence on 4th January 2027 and will continue until 3rd January 2035.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in ICT services and hardware targeted at educational institutions. Businesses offering managed ICT services, consultancy, strategy development, and educational technology products are well-suited to compete in this tender. With plans to appoint multiple suppliers, it provides a unique opportunity for businesses of various sizes to secure lucrative contracts within the UK education sector. The procurement will encompass several lots such as ICT support services, professional consultancy services, and ICT hardware, offering a diverse range of opportunities for businesses to engage and deliver comprehensive solutions to meet the evolving needs of educational providers.

## Notice

Nexus Multi Academy Trust intends to establish a multi-supplier ICT Procurement Framework to provide education sector contracting authorities with a compliant route to market for the procurement of ICT services, professional consultancy and technology products. Nexus is a CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme accredited Multi Academy Trust (supported through the DfE ESCC/TALI initiative) and a partner of the Positive Change Alliance (PCA), comprising Multi Academy Trusts working collaboratively to improve procurement outcomes across the education sector. The Framework is being developed to provide an accessible, flexible and competitive procurement solution capable of supporting the diverse ICT requirements of education providers. The procurement is expected to be conducted using the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the intention of appointing multiple suppliers to each lot. The Framework will be established and operated wholly by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be available for use by eligible contracting authorities operating within the education sector. The Framework has been developed specifically to meet the needs of education providers, providing a compliant, flexible and competitive route to market for a broad range of ICT products, services and solutions. The Framework is currently expected to comprise the following lots: * Lot 1 ICT Support Services and Managed Services - Provision of managed ICT services, technical support, infrastructure management, cloud services, cyber security, networking, connectivity, installation, maintenance and associated ICT support services. * Lot 2 Professional Services - Provision of ICT consultancy, strategy development, architecture, project and programme management, digital transformation, technical advisory services, audits, compliance support, CPD & training, implementation and other specialist professional services. * Lot 3 Hardware - Supply of ICT hardware and associated products, including end-user devices, servers, storage, networking equipment, classroom technology, peripherals, accessories and associated deployment services. The Framework scope, lot structure and service requirements remain subject to final development. Full details of the procurement, including the final specification, lot structure, award criteria and framework arrangements, will be published within the UK4 Tender Notice and accompanying procurement documentation.

### Lot Information

ICT Support Services and Managed Services

Provision of managed ICT services, technical support, infrastructure management, cloud services, cyber security, networking, connectivity, installation, maintenance and associated ICT support services.

Professional Services

Provision of ICT consultancy, strategy development, architecture, project and programme management, digital transformation, technical advisory services, audits, compliance support, CPD & training, implementation and other specialist professional services.

Hardware

Supply of ICT hardware and associated products, including end-user devices, servers, storage, networking equipment, classroom technology, peripherals, accessories and associated deployment services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068803-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S66 8AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Hellaby & Maltby West |
| Westminster constituency | Rother Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 30195910 - Whiteboards
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies
- 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment
- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48821000 - Network servers
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 14:23 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068803-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068803-2026
  21st July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nexusmat.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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