Scope
Description
Nexus Multi Academy Trust (Nexus) is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of ICT products, solutions, services and associated support, delivered through a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model.
Nexus are a CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme accredited Multi Academy Trust (supported through the DfE ESCC/TALI initiative) and a partner of the Positive Change Alliance (PCA), which comprises 10 multi academy trusts with in excess of 100 schools.
Nexus have identified the need to continue the provision of a compliant route to market to access a range of ICT Products, Solutions, Services and support to meet the diverse needs of Education and other Public Sector and associated organisations.
The Framework will be established directly by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be open for use by all public sector contracting authorities, including but not limited to:
• Multi-Academy Trusts and Schools
• Further and higher education institutions
• Local authorities and associated bodies
• Other bodies governed by public law
While the framework is primarily designed to meet the needs of the education sector, it will be structured to ensure it is accessible and suitable for use across the wider public sector.
Proposed scope of the Framework:
The Framework is expected to provide a compliant route to market for a broad range of ICT products, solutions and services, which may include (but are not limited to):
• End-user devices and peripherals
• Networking, infrastructure and connectivity solutions
• Cloud and on-premise software and licensing
• Cyber security and data protection solutions
• Managed ICT services and support
• Design, implementation, integration and lifecycle support
The Framework will operate using a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model, under which the appointed framework supplier will be responsible for:
• Impartially managing and integrating competing sub-contractors and manufacturers
• Ensuring customer choice, competition and best value at call-off
• Coordinating delivery, maintenance, support and interoperability across ICT categories
Further detail on scope will be provided within the UK4 Tender Notice and associated procurement documentation.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35261000 - Information panels
- 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 March 2026
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
1 April 2026, 11:59pm
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 July 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Companies House: 10075893
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTTP-6394-HXPP
Hilltop School Larch Road
Rotherham
S66 8AZ
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@nexusmat.org
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government