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"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.

NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Open Closes in 26 days

Key facts

Closing date
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 26 days
Buyer's estimated value
£1,000,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
26 October 2026, 17:00
Contract period
11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2035
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Quality 60%
  • Social Value 10%
  • Price (qualitative) 30%

Lot 2

  • Quality 60%
  • Social Value 10%
  • Price (qualitative) 30%

Lot 3

  • Quality 60%
  • Social Value 10%
  • Price (qualitative) 30%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

economic Please refer to the tender documents for details.

technical Please refer to the tender documents for details.

Contract length and extensions
11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2035. Options: The Framework is being procured as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and will have a maximum duration of eight (8) years. The Authority intends to reopen the Framework annually throughout this period to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The initial Framework…
How to submit
https://supplierportal.c1.app.mercell.com/Nexus Multi-Academy Trust 10075893/?tpg=cf8739a4-c766-471d-8ea1 56bc1410b487 Open supplierportal.c1.app.mercell.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Restrictions and fees
Participation fee: Please refer to the tender documents for details.
Tender documents

Please use the link provided to access the full suite of tender documentation ↗ (supplierportal.c1.app.mercell.com)

New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

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 £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.

Lots (3)

  1. Lot 1: Lot 1 - ICT Support Services and Managed Services

    Value: £333,333,333 (excl. VAT)

    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...

  2. Lot 2: Lot 2 - Professional Services

    Value: £333,333,333 (excl. VAT)

    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...

  3. Lot 3: Lot 3 - Hardware

    Value: £333,333,333 (excl. VAT)

    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...