Scope
Reference
CCL_1100
Description
Established in September 2015, GLT is the UK's largest all-girls, all-state-funded multi-academy trust. It currently comprises three successful and high-performing secondary schools in the London Borough of Sutton. With a combined student population of over 4,500 girls aged 11-18 and a workforce of nearly 500 staff, it operates across three large sites. The Trust has a financial turnover of approximately £30 million and is committed to delivering and maintaining outstanding educational environments through high-quality partnerships. This tender opportunity is closely linked to the Trust's strategy, in particular the following enablers:
1. Championing evidence-led and insight-informed decision-making
2. Providing a modern, secure and stable IT infrastructure
3. A coherent system for education assurance and development
Further, the tender rationale reflects the Trust's ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and long-term value for its schools and wider community.
The Trust is now tendering for the provision of Management Information System Services, with a contract start date of 1st November 2025. The contract value is expected to be circa £35,000 + VAT per annum and for the initial three year term the expected value is circa £105,000 + VAT. The Trust will be using a two stage competitive flexible process. The contract will run for an initial three-year term, with termly and annual reviews in place. To ensure flexibility for both parties, should the relationship not prosper, a break clause has been included. There is also an option to extend the contract for a further two years (1+1), by mutual agreement, subject to satisfactory qualitative and financial performance.
Total value (estimated)
- £164,999 excluding VAT
- £198,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended for up to two years based on mutual agreement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
Contract locations
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 August 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
GIRLS' LEARNING TRUST
- Companies House: 07627961
Nonsuch High School For Girls Ewell Road
Sutton
SM3 8AB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement team
Email: info@girlslearningtrust.org
Website: http://www.girlslearningtrust.org
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Cohesion Consulting Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Cohesion are managing the procurement on behalf of the trust.
- Companies House: 13682273
16 Mount Pleasant
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
TN1 1QU
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent