Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device Scheme
Maiden Erlegh Trust, an education organisation operating primary, secondary, special educational needs, pupil referral and outreach schools, is procuring a partner to supply and support a five-year mobile device programme across its 10 sites serving just over 4,904 pupils in and around Reading. The contract is expected to cover approximately 9,000 Chromebooks, with limited iPad supply, including Trust-purchased devices for staff, primary and SEN schools; secondary pupil devices will involve parental purchase or contribution and are outside the initial partner identification. The supplier will be expected to provide programme expertise, stakeholder collaboration, relevant training and ongoing support, with an initial delivery of around 400 devices required by April 2027. The estimated contract value is £6 million over five years, with delivery spanning the Trust’s sites and the wider UK regions specified. The most critical qualification is demonstrable skills and experience in delivering comparable mobile device programmes, including the ability to provide relevant training and expertise.
Buyer: MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £6m
- Bids close: 23 Nov 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Berkshire, North Nottinghamshire
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
- Category: Word-processing machines (30110000)
From the official notice
Maiden Erlegh Trust has just over 4,904 pupils cross 10 sites in and around Reading. What makes it unique is the fact that it has a very diverse range of schools from large Secondary to small secondary, primary, SEN, PRU and Outreach. Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to delivering our values which are to: aim high, be inclusive and work together. Our schools will continue to excel at bringing out the best in students of all abilities. To do this we place students at the heart of what we do and work closely in partnership with parents and the communities we serve. Our vision is to: • Provide a safe, calm, respectful and happy place to work and learn • Provide a stimulating and challenging learning for all • Provide high quality and inspiring teaching • Provide a rich and relevant curriculum • Provide a varied and exciting extra-curricular opportunities which allow students to flourish outside the classroom • Provide high quality and personalised pastoral care This procurement is about identifying a partner with both the skills and experience to deliver a Mobile Device programme in partnership with the Trust, as well as supply the actual equipment. The ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders will be key to the projects success over the next 5 years. In terms of the Trust itself, they will appoint a senior member of staff for all parties to interface into and be responsible of the programme. • The Trust estimate that circa 9,000 Chromebooks will be purchased over t...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £6m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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