{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-078615-2026-10-12T17:36:29+01:00", "date": "2026-10-12T17:36:29+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-078615", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-COH-10075893", "name": "NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "10075893" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PTTP-6394-HXPP" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "Hilltop School Larch Road", "locality": "Rotherham", "postalCode": "S66 8AZ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKE31" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "commercial@nexusmat.org" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.nexusmat.org", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-10075893", "name": "NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" }, "tender": { "id": "868641", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "\"Your Education Technology\" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.", "description": "Nexus Multi Academy Trust (\"Nexus\" or \"the Authority\") is seeking to establish an Open Framework for the provision of ICT products, services and solutions to the education sector. The Framework is intended to provide Nexus and other eligible Contracting Authorities with a compliant and accessible route to market for the procurement of ICT requirements. The Framework is divided into three Lots: Lot 1 - ICT Support Services and Managed Services Lot 2 - Professional Services Lot 3 - Hardware Suppliers may tender for one, multiple or all Lots. There will be no limit on the number of Suppliers that may be appointed to each Lot. The Framework will operate as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is intended to be reopened periodically to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The maximum duration of the Open Framework will be eight years. The estimated maximum value of the Framework is PS1,000,000,000 excluding VAT over its maximum term. This represents estimated potential expenditure through the Framework and does not constitute a guarantee of expenditure, minimum spend, volume of business or exclusivity. The Framework will be established and operated by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be available for use by eligible Contracting Authorities in respect of publicly funded schools and colleges.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50300000", "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72000000", "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72220000", "description": "Systems and technical consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "79400000", "description": "Business and management consultancy and related services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80533100", "description": "Computer training services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30200000", "description": "Computer equipment and supplies" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "51000000", "description": "Installation services (except software)" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 1200000000, "amount": 1000000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "coveredBy": [ "GPA", "CPTPP" ], "participationFees": [ { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-078615", "type": [ "win" ], "relativeValue": { "proportion": 0.0075, "monetaryValue": "award" }, "description": "Please refer to the tender documents for details." } ], "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true, "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition", "type": "open", "buyerCategories": "This Framework Agreement is available for use by public sector education establishments in the United Kingdom being: Academy Trusts established under the Academies Act 2010 (including Single and Multi-Academy Trusts, Free Schools, Studio Schools, and University Technical Colleges); Maintained Schools financed by Local Authorities under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998; Non-Maintained Special Schools approved under section 342 of the Education Act 1996; and Independent Schools registered under section 464 of the Education Act 1996.", "description": "Contracts may be awarded to successful suppliers with a place on the framework either with or without competition, in compliance with PA23. Any contracts under the framework awarded without competition will be awarded according to mechanisms detailed in the associated tender documents. The Customer is required to award any Call-Off Contract in accordance with the competitive selection process unless the Customer can determine that any of the following apply: a. the estimated value of its Statement of Requirements is below the relevant Procurement Thresholds; b. the Services to which the proposed Call-Off Contract relate are capable of being provided only by the existing Supplier due to an absence of competition, either as a result of the technical nature of the Services or the particular Supplier having the intellectual property rights, and there are no reasonable alternatives to the Services; c. the Services to which the proposed Call-Off Contract relate are intended as an extension to, or replacement of, existing Services in circumstances where a change in supplier would result in the Customer receiving Services that are different from or incompatible with the existing Services, and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance; and then the Customer may award a Call-Off Contract without a competitive process. 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The scope of this Lot includes, but is not limited to, remote and on-site ICT support, service desk provision, cyber security services, safeguarding technologies, connectivity solutions, backup and disaster recovery, MIS support, infrastructure management, ICT consultancy, training and strategic ICT planning. The Lot is intended to provide Customers with access to Suppliers capable of delivering the full range of end-to-end requirements across both operational ICT support and strategic technology services, enabling organisations to maintain secure, reliable and effective technology environments that support teaching, learning and organisational performance. 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The Authority intends to reopen the Framework annually throughout this period to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The initial Framework scheme (Scheme 1) is expected to commence in January 2027 and will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months. The Authority may extend Scheme 1 by up to two further periods of 12 months. The Framework is intended to reopen annually thereafter, with Scheme 2 expected to commence in January 2028, Scheme 3 in January 2029, Scheme 4 in January 2030, Scheme 5 in January 2031, Scheme 6 in January 2032, Scheme 7 in January 2033 and Scheme 8 in January 2034. Schemes 2 to 6 will each be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with the option for the Authority to extend each scheme by up to two further periods of 12 months. Scheme 7 will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend by up to one further period of 12 months. Scheme 8 will be awarded for a period of 12 months with no extension option." } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Lot 2 - Professional Services", "description": "This Lot covers the provision of specialist ICT related professional services, consultancy, technical expertise and project delivery support to educational establishments. Services may include the planning, design, implementation, migration, optimisation and review of technology solutions, systems, services, and digital transformation programmes. The scope of this Lot includes, but is not limited to, ICT consultancy, digital transformation support, technical design services, solution architecture, project and programme management, business analysis, cyber security consultancy, cloud strategy, systems integration, data migration, change management, adoption services, training, Procurement support, independent technical advisory services, audit, due diligence, and post-implementation review activities. Suppliers may provide strategic advice, technical expertise and delivery support throughout the lifecycle of a project, from initial requirements gathering and options appraisal through to implementation, user adoption and benefits realisation. Services may be delivered on a project specific, interim or advisory basis depending on the requirements of a Customer. The Lot is intended to provide Customers with access to specialist expertise and delivery capability to support technology-enabled change, improve organisational performance, manage risk and maximise the value of technology investments. 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Suppliers may support the full lifecycle of hardware provision, from specification and supply through to installation, deployment, ongoing support and replacement planning. Services may be delivered as individual purchases, project-based deployments or wider technology refresh programmes depending on the requirements of a Customer. The Lot is intended to provide Customers with access to Suppliers capable of delivering reliable, cost-effective and scalable hardware solutions that support educational outcomes, operational efficiency and long-term technology strategies. 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