Scope
Reference
MPN-10327
Description
Nexus Education Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily ICT Managed service.
The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full Trust ICT service for the pupils and staff at their 20 school sites.
The Trust requires a Contractor to undertake the ICT Managed Service in accordance with good practice so as to provide a high service standard throughout the Trust for the benefit of school staff and pupils, the local community and any visitors to the sites. There are currently 20 schools within the Trust in various locations. The schools currently receive onsite and offsite technical support from 6 staff.
There are over 6000 pupils on roll across all sites for the academic year 2025.
TUPE is expected to apply to 3 of the 6 staff, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.
LGPS is not applicable to this Tender.
Contract 1. Nexus Education Schools Trust - ICT Managed Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £701,887.41 excluding VAT
- £842,264.89 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 February 2026 to 13 February 2029
- Possible extension to 13 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years.
CPV classifications
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
CSE Education Systems
- Companies House: 02951516
Meadow Court, Wenrisc, High Street
Witney
OX28 6ER
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Nexus Education Schools Trust - ICT Managed Services
Contracting authority
Nexus Education Schools Trust
- Companies House: 08753719
Worsley Bridge Primary School, Brackley Road
Beckenham
BR3 1RF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Maria Robinson
Telephone: +441256467107
Email: tenders@minervapcs.com
Website: https://www.nestschools.org/
Region: UKI61 - Bromley
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government