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Proposed slots 24th June 11:00 - 12:00 12:30 - 13:30 14:00 - 15:00 15:30 - 16:30 Proposed slots 25th June 9:00 - 10:00 10:30 - 11:30 12:00 - 13:00 If you wish to book in a slot, please message the request through the tendering portal EU Supply with your email address with your preferred date and time Slots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Once all slots are booked out we will have to respectfully decline any further requests. However, written submissions can be provided for the questions provided within the pre-market engagement document shared as a document within the tender portal which must be submitted by 12 noon on the 3rd July 2026. 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Through this engagement, the Trust aims to: Seek industry insight on the best methods of gathering the technical information required to support a robust, transparent procurement process which delivers best value to the Trust and achieves a standardised management model across the entire Trust; Gain feedback on the draft specification and information currently available to the Trust on ICT arrangements across the schools; Understand current market solutions; Explore implementation and transition approaches; Understand commercial and pricing models; Identify risks or other considerations prior to formal tender. 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The Trust has no internal ICT resources and is therefore seeking an ICT Managed Services Provider (“the Supplier”) who will: a) act as the single point of contact for the Trust’s ICT requirements and management of the Trust’s other third-party ICT providers. b) centralise the management of ICT services at Trust level, rather than on an individual school by school basis. c) operate within a centralised Trust operating model, which has a consistent approach across schools. d) deliver cost effective and high-quality technical support, system management and consultancy services. e) provide transparent all-inclusive pricing which allows accurate budgeting over the term of the Contract. 1.2.3. The Supplier shall be: a) experienced in the education sector, mindful of sector constraints and/or Department for Education (DFE) requirements whilst prioritising the needs and interests of pupils in all activities. b) equipped with suitably qualified and technically capable staff, able to perform their roles to the required standard while communicating clearly and effectively with school and Trust staff. c) flexible with respect to future requirements and service options and able to adapt to the changing ICT landscape throughout the life of the contract. d) innovative and demonstrate a shared vision with the Trust regarding future service development. e) able to take a hands-on approach to all the ICT needs of the Trust, including equipment set up, software installations, MFD connections, troubleshooting and repairs to keep the Trust running effectively. f) take a collaborative approach and establish strong working relationships with other providers (e.g. MFDs, software platforms) to ensure seamless, coordinated service delivery across the Trust. g) able to gives staff and students confidence when using the Trust’s ICT resources.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "LOT-0000", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72000000", "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72510000", "description": "Computer-related management services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKF14", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "LOT-0000" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 3600000, "amount": 3000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two (2) stages described in more detail below. Stage 1: Invitation to participate Stage 1 commenced with the issuing of a Tender Notice and the publication of this document. The tender pack includes a procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ) and a set of shortlisting questions which all Tenderers are required to complete and return by Monday 30th November 2026 at 12 noon, refer to the Procurement Timetable and instructions within Document 1 Instructions & Information. The Contracting Authority will use this stage to shortlist and to confirm that neither the Tenderer, nor any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Cabinet Office debarment list. To the extent that any such entities are listed on the debarment list, the Contracting Authority will consider whether to exclude the Tenderer from participating in the Procurement in accordance with its obligations under the Act. In addition, the Contracting Authority will consider whether any Tenderer or related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are excluded or excludable Tenderers, and before the Contracting Authority determines that a Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer, it will provide the Tenderer reasonable opportunity to make representations and provide evidence as is proportionate in the circumstances. If the Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer only by virtue of an associated person or proposed sub-contractor, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer of its intention to exclude the Tenderer and provide the Tenderer with reasonable opportunity to replace the associated person or sub-contractor. If as a consequence of this process the Contracting Authority excludes the Tenderer from participating in the Procurement or is aware of an associated person or sub-contract having been replaced, it will give notice of this fact within 30 days of its decision to the Procurement Review Unit (PRU). The Contracting Authority will also undertake a review of the completed PSQ with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform. Responses to any conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the process and any selection criteria as set out in the Tender Notice, PSQ and described in this document. Stage 1 will complete with Tenderers being notified in writing of whether or not they have been successfully shortlisted to participate in Stage 2. Tenderers not invited to Stage 2 will be provided with a written explanation of the reasons why they have not been shortlisted to participate in Stage 2. Tenderers should note that the Contracting Authority reserves the right to re-assess any response to the PSQ, in light of any new relevant information that comes to the Contracting Authority’s attention. Please refer to the ‘Tenderer eligibility’ provisions: Procurement terms and conditions. The Contracting Authority proposes to rely on Section 24 of the PA 2023 (refining award criteria). Should any award criteria be refined, this will be detailed in the Stage 2 tender pack. Stage 2: Invitation to submit a final tender Stage 2 will commence with the issuing of a letter and Stage 2 tender pack inviting Tenderers that have been successfully shortlisted at Stage 1 to submit their final tenders. Final tenders must be submitted in accordance with the timetable and instructions set out in this document and any additional information provided. After the deadline for submission of final tenders, the Contracting Authority will consider, in respect of each Tenderer that submitted a tender, whether the Tenderer or any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors, are excluded or excludable Tenderers and will consider whether to disregard the tender submitted in accordance with its obligations under the Act. If the Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer only by virtue of an associated person or proposed sub-contractor, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer of its intention to disregard its tender and provide the Tenderer with reasonable opportunity to replace the associated person or sub-contractor. If as a consequence of this process the Contracting Authority disregards a tender from an excluded or excludable Tenderer, or is aware of an associated person or sub-contractor having been replaced, it will give notice of this fact within 30 days of its decision to the Procurement Review Unit (PRU). The Contracting Authority will conduct an assessment of all final tenders in order to identify the Tenderer which has submitted the most advantageous tender in accordance with the assessment methodology and award criteria set out in the Tender Notice and described in this document. In carrying out this assessment, the Contracting Authority will disregard any tender from a Tenderer that does not satisfy the conditions of participation. The Contracting Authority may also disregard a tender: a. from a Tenderer that is not a United Kingdom Tenderer or a treaty state Tenderer or that intends to sub-contract the performance of all or part of the Contract to a Tenderer that is not a United Kingdom Tenderer or a treaty state Tenderer; or b. if the tender breaches a procedural requirement set out in the Tender Notice or associated tender documents; or c. if the tender offers a price that the Contracting Authority considers to be abnormally low for the performance of the Contract. Where the Contracting Authority considers that a price offered by a Tenderer in its tender is abnormally low, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer and give the Tenderer reasonable opportunity to demonstrate that it will be able to perform the contract for the price offered. The Contracting Authority will only disregard the tender if the Tenderer cannot satisfactorily demonstrate that it will be able to perform the Contract for the price offered. Once the assessment has concluded, the Contracting Authority will provide an assessment summary to all Tenderers that submitted final tenders to: a. inform them whether they have been successful in being awarded the Contract b. provide an explanation of the assessment of the Tenderer’s tender against the relevant award criteria, in accordance with the requirements of the Act c. where different to the Tenderer concerned, provide information in respect of the most advantageous tender submitted, including details of the assessment of this tender against the relevant award criteria and the Tenderer’s name Once the assessment summaries have been provided to the Tenderers that submitted final tenders, the Contracting Authority will also publish a contract award notice on the Central Digital Platform to commence the mandatory standstill period. Subject to completion of the mandatory standstill period, Stage 2 will end with the Contracting Authority entering into the Contract with the preferred Tenderer and publication of a Contract Details Notice on the Central Digital Platform (within 30 days of the date on which the Contract is entered into). Where appropriate, a copy of the Contract may also be published on the Central Digital Platform." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "additionalProcurementCategories": [ "goods" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110266&TID100115286&B=", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2027-02-26T12:00:00+00:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-11-30T12:00:00+00:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2027-04-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "LOT-0000", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 3600000, "amount": 3000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Stage 2 - Quality Assessment", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Stage 2 - Pricing Assessment", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Financial Appraisal Provide details on annual turnover, recent financial statements, and tax compliance. Submit audited accounts for the last two years or a letter of solvency if you are a new business To constitute a pass, Tenderers must demonstrate their economic and financial standing in accordance with the following: Due diligence checks will be undertaken on the preferred Tenderer’s accounts to determine a Tenderer’s financial standing. This will incorporate credit checks and a financial appraisal. Please refer to Appendix B at the end of Document 1 Instructions & Information for the financial assessment process. Any answers which lead the Contracting Authority, acting reasonably to conclude, considering the risk that the relevant answer suggests about the Tenderer’s ability to properly perform the specification, then the Tenderer may be rejected. Insurances Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £5m b. Public Liability Insurance = £5m c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = £1m d. Product Liability Insurance = £1m e. Cyber Liability Insurance = £1m" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Provide details of up to three contracts to meet conditions of participation relating to technical ability set out in the relevant notice or procurement documents, in any combination from the education sector. To constitute a pass, at least one contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. If you cannot provide at least one example of previous contracts, please provide an explanation for this and how you meet the conditions of participation relating to technical ability. Conditions of Participation Required to have: • Cyber Essentials Plus and/or ISO 27001 Accreditations or competencies can be equivalents and can be confirmed will be in place in time for the start of the Contract." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2028-01-03T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2031-01-02T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2033-01-02T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1)." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Contract Value includes inflation and potential IT harware purchasing. Tenderer shall note the following specific contract modifications relevant to this procurement: a. New Schools may join the Trust during the term of the contract; therefore, a contract variation may be required. A pricing assessment will be completed and agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust for each new school in such instances. b. Additional IT support related activities/projects may be required of the Tenderer which an additional payment will be agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust through the agreed rate card c. IT Hardware & Software procurement in accordance with the tender specification at the Trust request" }, "description": null } ], "documents": [ { "id": "future", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "accessDetails": "The full tender pack is available through the tendering portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=PHPLAWLLP" }, { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "099920-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099920-2026", "datePublished": "2026-10-22T12:05:25+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ], "hasRecurrence": true, "recurrence": { "dates": [ { "startDate": "2033-01-02T23:59:59Z" } ] }, "contractTerms": { "financialTerms": "The Contractor shall submit invoices and associated documentation by email to Trust. Invoicing will be monthly, in arrears from the end of the previous month. 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The Trust aims to achieve a consistent approach to ICT both for pupils and staff by moving to a Trust-model approach in the provision of ICT Managed Services (“the Service(s)”). This will enable the Trust to maximise the effectiveness of ICT equipment and services, as well as helping to share resources and best practice across all schools. 1.2.2. The Trust has no internal ICT resources and is therefore seeking an ICT Managed Services Provider (“the Supplier”) who will: a) act as the single point of contact for the Trust’s ICT requirements and management of the Trust’s other third-party ICT providers. b) centralise the management of ICT services at Trust level, rather than on an individual school by school basis. c) operate within a centralised Trust operating model, which has a consistent approach across schools. d) deliver cost effective and high-quality technical support, system management and consultancy services. e) provide transparent all-inclusive pricing which allows accurate budgeting over the term of the Contract. 1.2.3. The Supplier shall be: a) experienced in the education sector, mindful of sector constraints and/or Department for Education (DFE) requirements whilst prioritising the needs and interests of pupils in all activities. b) equipped with suitably qualified and technically capable staff, able to perform their roles to the required standard while communicating clearly and effectively with school and Trust staff. c) flexible with respect to future requirements and service options and able to adapt to the changing ICT landscape throughout the life of the contract. d) innovative and demonstrate a shared vision with the Trust regarding future service development. e) able to take a hands-on approach to all the ICT needs of the Trust, including equipment set up, software installations, MFD connections, troubleshooting and repairs to keep the Trust running effectively. f) take a collaborative approach and establish strong working relationships with other providers (e.g. MFDs, software platforms) to ensure seamless, coordinated service delivery across the Trust. g) able to gives staff and students confidence when using the Trust’s ICT resources.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "LOT-0000", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72000000", "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72510000", "description": "Computer-related management services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKF14", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "LOT-0000" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 3600000, "amount": 3000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two (2) stages described in more detail below. Stage 1: Invitation to participate Stage 1 commenced with the issuing of a Tender Notice and the publication of this document. The tender pack includes a procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ) and a set of shortlisting questions which all Tenderers are required to complete and return by Monday 30th November 2026 at 12 noon, refer to the Procurement Timetable and instructions within Document 1 Instructions & Information. The Contracting Authority will use this stage to shortlist and to confirm that neither the Tenderer, nor any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Cabinet Office debarment list. To the extent that any such entities are listed on the debarment list, the Contracting Authority will consider whether to exclude the Tenderer from participating in the Procurement in accordance with its obligations under the Act. In addition, the Contracting Authority will consider whether any Tenderer or related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are excluded or excludable Tenderers, and before the Contracting Authority determines that a Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer, it will provide the Tenderer reasonable opportunity to make representations and provide evidence as is proportionate in the circumstances. If the Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer only by virtue of an associated person or proposed sub-contractor, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer of its intention to exclude the Tenderer and provide the Tenderer with reasonable opportunity to replace the associated person or sub-contractor. If as a consequence of this process the Contracting Authority excludes the Tenderer from participating in the Procurement or is aware of an associated person or sub-contract having been replaced, it will give notice of this fact within 30 days of its decision to the Procurement Review Unit (PRU). The Contracting Authority will also undertake a review of the completed PSQ with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform. Responses to any conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the process and any selection criteria as set out in the Tender Notice, PSQ and described in this document. Stage 1 will complete with Tenderers being notified in writing of whether or not they have been successfully shortlisted to participate in Stage 2. Tenderers not invited to Stage 2 will be provided with a written explanation of the reasons why they have not been shortlisted to participate in Stage 2. Tenderers should note that the Contracting Authority reserves the right to re-assess any response to the PSQ, in light of any new relevant information that comes to the Contracting Authority’s attention. Please refer to the ‘Tenderer eligibility’ provisions: Procurement terms and conditions. The Contracting Authority proposes to rely on Section 24 of the PA 2023 (refining award criteria). Should any award criteria be refined, this will be detailed in the Stage 2 tender pack. Stage 2: Invitation to submit a final tender Stage 2 will commence with the issuing of a letter and Stage 2 tender pack inviting Tenderers that have been successfully shortlisted at Stage 1 to submit their final tenders. Final tenders must be submitted in accordance with the timetable and instructions set out in this document and any additional information provided. After the deadline for submission of final tenders, the Contracting Authority will consider, in respect of each Tenderer that submitted a tender, whether the Tenderer or any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors, are excluded or excludable Tenderers and will consider whether to disregard the tender submitted in accordance with its obligations under the Act. If the Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer only by virtue of an associated person or proposed sub-contractor, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer of its intention to disregard its tender and provide the Tenderer with reasonable opportunity to replace the associated person or sub-contractor. If as a consequence of this process the Contracting Authority disregards a tender from an excluded or excludable Tenderer, or is aware of an associated person or sub-contractor having been replaced, it will give notice of this fact within 30 days of its decision to the Procurement Review Unit (PRU). The Contracting Authority will conduct an assessment of all final tenders in order to identify the Tenderer which has submitted the most advantageous tender in accordance with the assessment methodology and award criteria set out in the Tender Notice and described in this document. In carrying out this assessment, the Contracting Authority will disregard any tender from a Tenderer that does not satisfy the conditions of participation. The Contracting Authority may also disregard a tender: a. from a Tenderer that is not a United Kingdom Tenderer or a treaty state Tenderer or that intends to sub-contract the performance of all or part of the Contract to a Tenderer that is not a United Kingdom Tenderer or a treaty state Tenderer; or b. if the tender breaches a procedural requirement set out in the Tender Notice or associated tender documents; or c. if the tender offers a price that the Contracting Authority considers to be abnormally low for the performance of the Contract. Where the Contracting Authority considers that a price offered by a Tenderer in its tender is abnormally low, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer and give the Tenderer reasonable opportunity to demonstrate that it will be able to perform the contract for the price offered. The Contracting Authority will only disregard the tender if the Tenderer cannot satisfactorily demonstrate that it will be able to perform the Contract for the price offered. Once the assessment has concluded, the Contracting Authority will provide an assessment summary to all Tenderers that submitted final tenders to: a. inform them whether they have been successful in being awarded the Contract b. provide an explanation of the assessment of the Tenderer’s tender against the relevant award criteria, in accordance with the requirements of the Act c. where different to the Tenderer concerned, provide information in respect of the most advantageous tender submitted, including details of the assessment of this tender against the relevant award criteria and the Tenderer’s name Once the assessment summaries have been provided to the Tenderers that submitted final tenders, the Contracting Authority will also publish a contract award notice on the Central Digital Platform to commence the mandatory standstill period. Subject to completion of the mandatory standstill period, Stage 2 will end with the Contracting Authority entering into the Contract with the preferred Tenderer and publication of a Contract Details Notice on the Central Digital Platform (within 30 days of the date on which the Contract is entered into). 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Submit audited accounts for the last two years or a letter of solvency if you are a new business To constitute a pass, Tenderers must demonstrate their economic and financial standing in accordance with the following: Due diligence checks will be undertaken on the preferred Tenderer’s accounts to determine a Tenderer’s financial standing. This will incorporate credit checks and a financial appraisal. Please refer to Appendix B at the end of Document 1 Instructions & Information for the financial assessment process. Any answers which lead the Contracting Authority, acting reasonably to conclude, considering the risk that the relevant answer suggests about the Tenderer’s ability to properly perform the specification, then the Tenderer may be rejected. Insurances Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £5m b. Public Liability Insurance = £5m c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = £1m d. Product Liability Insurance = £1m e. Cyber Liability Insurance = £1m" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Provide details of up to three contracts to meet conditions of participation relating to technical ability set out in the relevant notice or procurement documents, in any combination from the education sector. To constitute a pass, at least one contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. If you cannot provide at least one example of previous contracts, please provide an explanation for this and how you meet the conditions of participation relating to technical ability. Requirements updated: • Cyber Essentials Plus or Equivalent. (or ISO27001 was removed. The ISO27001 standard is widely used but companies that attain this standard will not automatically conform to Cyber Essentials Plus. This is because it is not usual for all of the five technical controls in Cyber Essentials to be included in the scope for ISO27001 implementation. It is also unlikely that any of these controls will be tested for ISO27001. Therefore most businesses with ISO27001 will have to adopt Cyber Essentials Plus in addition to ISO27001 or demonstrate equivalent controls and third-party verification is provided by a technically competent and independent third party are in place. ) Accreditations or competencies can be equivalents and can be confirmed will be in place in time for the start of the Contract." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2028-01-03T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2031-01-02T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2033-01-02T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1)." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Contract Value includes inflation and potential IT harware purchasing. Tenderer shall note the following specific contract modifications relevant to this procurement: a. 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Suppliers who have already booked to attend a session will be contacted separately to confirm that the existing sessions will no longer proceed. The Trust apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks suppliers for their understanding." }, { "id": "059340-2026", "description": "Update to Preliminary Market Engagement Arrangements As part of this review, the Trust has decided to cancel the preliminary market engagement sessions that were previously scheduled. Revised arrangements As part of this Pre-Market Engagement (PME), suppliers are invited to participate in an online structured discussion session designed to help the Trust better understand information requirements, current market capability, delivery approaches and innovation in relation to ICT Managed Services solutions for Equals Trust. Suppliers that are not able to attend the online discussion sessions are invited to submit their responses to Appendix 1 of the Pre Market Engagement document, for consideration by the Trust. This engagement is intended to support market understanding and inform future procurement planning. It does not form part of any formal evaluation process. Sessions will be allocated to those suppliers that request attendance via the procurement portal messaging function by 7th July 2026 at 17:00. Suppliers should have suitable education sector experience and track record. We politely request that no more than 3 attendees per supplier organisation attend the session. Once all meeting requests have been received, time slots and their respective dates will be allocated on an alphabetical basis and communicated to each supplier using the procurement portal. 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Proposed slots 24th June 11:00 - 12:00 12:30 - 13:30 14:00 - 15:00 15:30 - 16:30 Proposed slots 25th June 9:00 - 10:00 10:30 - 11:30 12:00 - 13:00 If you wish to book in a slot, please message the request through the tendering portal EU Supply with your email address with your preferred date and time Slots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Once all slots are booked out we will have to respectfully decline any further requests. However, written submissions can be provided for the questions provided within the pre-market engagement document shared as a document within the tender portal which must be submitted by 12 noon on the 3rd July 2026. 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Submit audited accounts for the last two years or a letter of solvency if you are a new business To constitute a pass, Tenderers must demonstrate their economic and financial standing in accordance with the following: Due diligence checks will be undertaken on the preferred Tenderer’s accounts to determine a Tenderer’s financial standing. This will incorporate credit checks and a financial appraisal. Please refer to Appendix B at the end of Document 1 Instructions & Information for the financial assessment process. Any answers which lead the Contracting Authority, acting reasonably to conclude, considering the risk that the relevant answer suggests about the Tenderer’s ability to properly perform the specification, then the Tenderer may be rejected. Insurances Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £5m b. Public Liability Insurance = £5m c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = £1m d. Product Liability Insurance = £1m e. Cyber Liability Insurance = £1m" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Provide details of up to three contracts to meet conditions of participation relating to technical ability set out in the relevant notice or procurement documents, in any combination from the education sector. To constitute a pass, at least one contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. If you cannot provide at least one example of previous contracts, please provide an explanation for this and how you meet the conditions of participation relating to technical ability. Conditions of Participation Required to have: • Cyber Essentials Plus and/or ISO 27001 Accreditations or competencies can be equivalents and can be confirmed will be in place in time for the start of the Contract." } ] }, { "releaseID": "103935-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-11-02T17:35:02Z", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Financial Appraisal Provide details on annual turnover, recent financial statements, and tax compliance. Submit audited accounts for the last two years or a letter of solvency if you are a new business To constitute a pass, Tenderers must demonstrate their economic and financial standing in accordance with the following: Due diligence checks will be undertaken on the preferred Tenderer’s accounts to determine a Tenderer’s financial standing. This will incorporate credit checks and a financial appraisal. Please refer to Appendix B at the end of Document 1 Instructions & Information for the financial assessment process. Any answers which lead the Contracting Authority, acting reasonably to conclude, considering the risk that the relevant answer suggests about the Tenderer’s ability to properly perform the specification, then the Tenderer may be rejected. Insurances Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £5m b. Public Liability Insurance = £5m c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = £1m d. Product Liability Insurance = £1m e. Cyber Liability Insurance = £1m" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Provide details of up to three contracts to meet conditions of participation relating to technical ability set out in the relevant notice or procurement documents, in any combination from the education sector. To constitute a pass, at least one contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. If you cannot provide at least one example of previous contracts, please provide an explanation for this and how you meet the conditions of participation relating to technical ability. Requirements updated: • Cyber Essentials Plus or Equivalent. (or ISO27001 was removed. The ISO27001 standard is widely used but companies that attain this standard will not automatically conform to Cyber Essentials Plus. This is because it is not usual for all of the five technical controls in Cyber Essentials to be included in the scope for ISO27001 implementation. It is also unlikely that any of these controls will be tested for ISO27001. Therefore most businesses with ISO27001 will have to adopt Cyber Essentials Plus in addition to ISO27001 or demonstrate equivalent controls and third-party verification is provided by a technically competent and independent third party are in place. ) Accreditations or competencies can be equivalents and can be confirmed will be in place in time for the start of the Contract." } ] } ] }, "renewal": { "description": [ { "releaseID": "099920-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-22T12:05:25+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "The possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1)." } ] }, "hasOptions": [ { "releaseID": "099920-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-22T12:05:25+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": true } ], "options": { "description": [ { "releaseID": "099920-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-22T12:05:25+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Contract Value includes inflation and potential IT harware purchasing. Tenderer shall note the following specific contract modifications relevant to this procurement: a. New Schools may join the Trust during the term of the contract; therefore, a contract variation may be required. A pricing assessment will be completed and agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust for each new school in such instances. b. Additional IT support related activities/projects may be required of the Tenderer which an additional payment will be agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust through the agreed rate card c. IT Hardware & Software procurement in accordance with the tender specification at the Trust request" } ] } } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": [ { "releaseID": "055482-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-12T08:09:48+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "2026-07-03T23:59:59+01:00" }, { "releaseID": "057715-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-18T15:59:37+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "2026-09-07T23:59:59+01:00" }, { "releaseID": "059340-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-24T11:48:28+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "2026-10-01T23:59:59+01:00" } ] }, "status": [ { "releaseID": "055482-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-12T08:09:48+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "planning" }, { "releaseID": "099920-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-22T12:05:25+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "active" } ], "amendments": [ { "id": "057715-2026", "description": [ { "releaseID": "057715-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-18T15:59:37+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "Update to Preliminary Market Engagement Arrangements The Trust is reviewing the current arrangements for the Preliminary Market Engagement process to ensure that the process is as accessible, transparent and consistent as possible for all interested suppliers. As part of this review, the Trust has decided to cancel the preliminary market engagement sessions currently scheduled. Revised arrangements will be issued shortly and will include updated details on how interested suppliers can participate in the process. All revised arrangements and any updated dates will be communicated through this notice and/or the tender portal at the same time to all interested suppliers. Suppliers who have already booked to attend a session will be contacted separately to confirm that the existing sessions will no longer proceed. The Trust apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks suppliers for their understanding." } ] }, { "id": "059340-2026", "description": [ { "releaseID": "059340-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-24T11:48:28+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "Update to Preliminary Market Engagement Arrangements As part of this review, the Trust has decided to cancel the preliminary market engagement sessions that were previously scheduled. Revised arrangements As part of this Pre-Market Engagement (PME), suppliers are invited to participate in an online structured discussion session designed to help the Trust better understand information requirements, current market capability, delivery approaches and innovation in relation to ICT Managed Services solutions for Equals Trust. Suppliers that are not able to attend the online discussion sessions are invited to submit their responses to Appendix 1 of the Pre Market Engagement document, for consideration by the Trust. This engagement is intended to support market understanding and inform future procurement planning. It does not form part of any formal evaluation process. Sessions will be allocated to those suppliers that request attendance via the procurement portal messaging function by 7th July 2026 at 17:00. Suppliers should have suitable education sector experience and track record. We politely request that no more than 3 attendees per supplier organisation attend the session. Once all meeting requests have been received, time slots and their respective dates will be allocated on an alphabetical basis and communicated to each supplier using the procurement portal. Activity Date PME Issued 24th June 2026 Deadline to request attendance at engagement session 7th July 2026 17:00 Pre-Market Engagement Sessions 22nd & 23rd July 2026 Reserve date (to be used only if all sessions on 22nd and 23rd are filled) 24th July 2026 Supplier Feedback Deadline (written responses to Appendix 1) 3rd August 2026 Procurement Launch (anticipated) Start of October 2026 Target Go-Live Start of January 2028" } ] }, { "id": "103935-2026", "description": [ { "releaseID": "103935-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-11-02T17:35:02Z", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Conditions of Participation Requirements updated: • Cyber Essentials Plus or Equivalent. (or ISO27001 was removed. The ISO27001 standard is widely used but companies that attain this standard will not automatically conform to Cyber Essentials Plus. This is because it is not usual for all of the five technical controls in Cyber Essentials to be included in the scope for ISO27001 implementation. 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Therefore most businesses with ISO27001 will have to adopt Cyber Essentials Plus in addition to ISO27001 or demonstrate equivalent controls and third-party verification is provided by a technically competent and independent third party are in place. ) Accreditations or competencies can be equivalents and can be confirmed will be in place in time for the start of the Contract." } ] } ], "procurementMethod": [ { "releaseID": "099920-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-22T12:05:25+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "open" } ], "procurementMethodDetails": [ { "releaseID": "099920-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-22T12:05:25+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Competitive flexible procedure" } ], "procedure": { "features": [ { "releaseID": "099920-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-22T12:05:25+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two (2) stages described in more detail below. Stage 1: Invitation to participate Stage 1 commenced with the issuing of a Tender Notice and the publication of this document. The tender pack includes a procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ) and a set of shortlisting questions which all Tenderers are required to complete and return by Monday 30th November 2026 at 12 noon, refer to the Procurement Timetable and instructions within Document 1 Instructions & Information. The Contracting Authority will use this stage to shortlist and to confirm that neither the Tenderer, nor any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Cabinet Office debarment list. To the extent that any such entities are listed on the debarment list, the Contracting Authority will consider whether to exclude the Tenderer from participating in the Procurement in accordance with its obligations under the Act. In addition, the Contracting Authority will consider whether any Tenderer or related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are excluded or excludable Tenderers, and before the Contracting Authority determines that a Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer, it will provide the Tenderer reasonable opportunity to make representations and provide evidence as is proportionate in the circumstances. If the Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer only by virtue of an associated person or proposed sub-contractor, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer of its intention to exclude the Tenderer and provide the Tenderer with reasonable opportunity to replace the associated person or sub-contractor. If as a consequence of this process the Contracting Authority excludes the Tenderer from participating in the Procurement or is aware of an associated person or sub-contract having been replaced, it will give notice of this fact within 30 days of its decision to the Procurement Review Unit (PRU). The Contracting Authority will also undertake a review of the completed PSQ with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform. Responses to any conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the process and any selection criteria as set out in the Tender Notice, PSQ and described in this document. Stage 1 will complete with Tenderers being notified in writing of whether or not they have been successfully shortlisted to participate in Stage 2. Tenderers not invited to Stage 2 will be provided with a written explanation of the reasons why they have not been shortlisted to participate in Stage 2. Tenderers should note that the Contracting Authority reserves the right to re-assess any response to the PSQ, in light of any new relevant information that comes to the Contracting Authority’s attention. Please refer to the ‘Tenderer eligibility’ provisions: Procurement terms and conditions. The Contracting Authority proposes to rely on Section 24 of the PA 2023 (refining award criteria). Should any award criteria be refined, this will be detailed in the Stage 2 tender pack. Stage 2: Invitation to submit a final tender Stage 2 will commence with the issuing of a letter and Stage 2 tender pack inviting Tenderers that have been successfully shortlisted at Stage 1 to submit their final tenders. Final tenders must be submitted in accordance with the timetable and instructions set out in this document and any additional information provided. After the deadline for submission of final tenders, the Contracting Authority will consider, in respect of each Tenderer that submitted a tender, whether the Tenderer or any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors, are excluded or excludable Tenderers and will consider whether to disregard the tender submitted in accordance with its obligations under the Act. If the Tenderer is an excluded or excludable Tenderer only by virtue of an associated person or proposed sub-contractor, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer of its intention to disregard its tender and provide the Tenderer with reasonable opportunity to replace the associated person or sub-contractor. If as a consequence of this process the Contracting Authority disregards a tender from an excluded or excludable Tenderer, or is aware of an associated person or sub-contractor having been replaced, it will give notice of this fact within 30 days of its decision to the Procurement Review Unit (PRU). The Contracting Authority will conduct an assessment of all final tenders in order to identify the Tenderer which has submitted the most advantageous tender in accordance with the assessment methodology and award criteria set out in the Tender Notice and described in this document. In carrying out this assessment, the Contracting Authority will disregard any tender from a Tenderer that does not satisfy the conditions of participation. The Contracting Authority may also disregard a tender: a. from a Tenderer that is not a United Kingdom Tenderer or a treaty state Tenderer or that intends to sub-contract the performance of all or part of the Contract to a Tenderer that is not a United Kingdom Tenderer or a treaty state Tenderer; or b. if the tender breaches a procedural requirement set out in the Tender Notice or associated tender documents; or c. if the tender offers a price that the Contracting Authority considers to be abnormally low for the performance of the Contract. Where the Contracting Authority considers that a price offered by a Tenderer in its tender is abnormally low, the Contracting Authority will notify the Tenderer and give the Tenderer reasonable opportunity to demonstrate that it will be able to perform the contract for the price offered. The Contracting Authority will only disregard the tender if the Tenderer cannot satisfactorily demonstrate that it will be able to perform the Contract for the price offered. Once the assessment has concluded, the Contracting Authority will provide an assessment summary to all Tenderers that submitted final tenders to: a. inform them whether they have been successful in being awarded the Contract b. provide an explanation of the assessment of the Tenderer’s tender against the relevant award criteria, in accordance with the requirements of the Act c. where different to the Tenderer concerned, provide information in respect of the most advantageous tender submitted, including details of the assessment of this tender against the relevant award criteria and the Tenderer’s name Once the assessment summaries have been provided to the Tenderers that submitted final tenders, the Contracting Authority will also publish a contract award notice on the Central Digital Platform to commence the mandatory standstill period. 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