"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.
Nexus Multi Academy Trust, an education-sector organisation, is establishing the “Your Education Technology” Open Framework for ICT products, services and solutions for Nexus and other eligible publicly funded schools and colleges. The framework is divided into ICT Support Services and Managed Services, Professional Services, and Hardware, with scope including infrastructure and network management, cloud and software support, service desks, cyber security, safeguarding technology, connectivity, backup and disaster recovery, MIS support, consultancy, training, strategic planning, and hardware supply. Suppliers are expected to provide secure, reliable and effective technology environments through operational and strategic services, with contracts potentially awarded with or without further competition in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The framework may operate for up to eight years and has an estimated maximum value of £1 billion excluding VAT, although no expenditure or business volume is guaranteed. Delivery locations are not specified but usage is intended for eligible schools and colleges, and the key qualification is the ability to meet the requirements of at least one framework lot under the applicable Procurement Act 2023 procurement and tender-document criteria.
Buyer: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1bn
- Bids close: 11 Nov 2026
- Location: Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2035
- Category: Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment (50300000)
From the official notice
Nexus Multi Academy Trust ("Nexus" or "the Authority") is seeking to establish an Open Framework for the provision of ICT products, services and solutions to the education sector. The Framework is intended to provide Nexus and other eligible Contracting Authorities with a compliant and accessible route to market for the procurement of ICT requirements. The Framework is divided into three Lots: Lot 1 - ICT Support Services and Managed Services Lot 2 - Professional Services Lot 3 - Hardware Suppliers may tender for one, multiple or all Lots. There will be no limit on the number of Suppliers that may be appointed to each Lot. The Framework will operate as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is intended to be reopened periodically to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The maximum duration of the Open Framework will be eight years. The estimated maximum value of the Framework is £1,000,000,000 excluding VAT over its maximum term. This represents estimated potential expenditure through the Framework and does not constitute a guarantee of expenditure, minimum spend, volume of business or exclusivity. The Framework will be established and operated by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be available for use by eligible Contracting Authorities in respect of publicly funded schools and colleges.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 11 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1bn.
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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