Official UK procurement notice
"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.
Authority: Nexus Multi-Academy Trust (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNexus 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 £1,000,000,000 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.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 29 Sept 2027, 23:59 BST.
- No preliminary market engagement: A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was published on the GOV.UK Find a Tender Service on January 7th, 2026 (Notice Identifier: 2026/S 000-002028). The Authority has deemed it not necessary to undertake any additional Preliminary Market Engagement in relation to this Procurement since the revised approach to the model for delivery of this ICT framework is directly as a result of those earlier engagement activities. The Authority is satisfied that the earlier engagement has not resulted in any Supplier obtaining an unfair advantage and that all Suppliers are able to participate in this Procurement on an equal basis. Please see more detail in the Invitation to Tender.
CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services · Computer equipment and supplies · Computer training services · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Installation services (except software) · Installation services of computers and office equipment · Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment · Systems and technical consultancy services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 8 yrs from 11 Jan 2027
- Scheme runs until
- 11 Jan 2035
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- 0.75% of call-off value · Please refer to the tender documents for details
Who may buy through it
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.
Published description of the framework
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. Please see tender documentation for more detail.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £333,333,333: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1ICT Support Services and Managed ServicesCancelledPublished valueAED 333,333,333
This Lot covers the provision of managed ICT services and associated support solutions to educational establishments. Services may include the management, maintenance, monitoring and support of ICT infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, software applications, end user devices, and associated technology services. 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. Please see more detail in the tender documentation.
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.
- Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.
Lot #2Professional ServicesCancelledceiling above
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. Please see more detail in the tender documents.
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.
- Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.
Lot #3HardwareCancelledceiling above
This Lot covers the supply, installation, configuration, and associated services relating to ICT hardware and technology equipment for educational establishments. The Lot is designed to provide access to a broad range of hardware solutions that support teaching, learning, administration, communication, and organisational operations. The scope of this Lot includes, but is not limited to, end-user devices, servers, network equipment, storage solutions, audio visual equipment, classroom technology, peripherals and accessories. Suppliers may also provide associated services including installation, configuration, imaging, deployment, asset tagging, asset management, warranty support and technology refresh services. 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. Please see more detail in the tender documentation.
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.
- Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Quality: 60%
- Pricing (qualitative): 30%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality
- Social Value
- Pricing (qualitative)
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.
- Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- 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. · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (CPTPP, GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 29 Sept 2027
- First published
- 21 Jul 2026, 15:23 BST
- Last source update
- 13 Oct 2026, 09:58 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 7 Dec 2026
- Authority reference
868543- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-093521- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d01aFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
Please refer to the tender documents for details
- Risks
Please refer to the tender documents for details
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · 0.75% of call-off value · Please refer to the tender documents for details
Timeline
21 Jul 2026 → 11 Jan 2027 · 8 dates- Planning notice published97 days ago21 Jul 2026, 15:23 BST
- Next notice expected47 days ago9 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published24 days ago2 Oct 2026, 16:22 BST
- Latest notice published13 days ago13 Oct 2026, 09:58 BST
- Clarification questions by10 days ago16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today26 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsin 4 days · period end, not a bid countdown30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 42 days7 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 76 days11 Jan 2027
Notice history
10 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Jul 2026- Planned procurement notice published21 Jul 2026, 15:23 BSTUK3
- Tender notice published2 Oct 2026, 16:22 BSTUK4
- Published value published: AED 1,000,000,0002 Oct 2026, 16:22 BST
- Status changed to active2 Oct 2026, 16:22 BST
- Deadline moved to 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT2 Oct 2026, 16:22 BST+21 days · was 9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
- Buyer details updated2 Oct 2026, 16:22 BST
- Tender notice published2 Oct 2026, 16:43 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published12 Oct 2026, 17:49 BSTUK4
- Procurement termination notice published13 Oct 2026, 09:58 BSTUK12
- Status changed to cancelled13 Oct 2026, 09:58 BST
Published amendments (1)
Cancellation of notice.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-10: 1 release · 2 Oct 2026
- 2026-07: 1 release · 21 Jul 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across several lots1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 12 Oct 2026 | CancelledDear Supplier, Thank you for your interest in the Your Education Technology Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services and solutions. Due to a technical issue with our e-sender platform, the original Tender Notice was published with an incorrect currency. Despite our efforts to resolve this issue, it has not been possible to amend the published notice. We have therefore taken the decision to cancel the original Tender Notice and republish the opportunity directly through Find a Tender. Please note that the procurement opportunity is continuing, and the cancellation relates to the original published notice only. The replacement Tender Notice can be accessed here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096310-2026?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Please be aware that amendments have been made to both the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and the procurement timetable. All interested suppliers, including those who have already expressed an interest in the original opportunity, should access the replacement notice and download the updated tender documentation. Suppliers should ensure that any submissions are prepared in accordance with the revised documentation and deadlines. The documentation and deadlines associated with the original opportunity should no longer be relied upon. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding. Kind regards, Procurement & Partnerships Team Nexus Multi Academy Trust. |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOfficial documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Link to procurement documents
Notices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender