Framework for the provision of ICT services and Hardware to Education (Your Education Technology)

Nexus Multi Academy Trust intends to establish a multi-supplier ICT Procurement Framework to provide education sector contracting authorities with a compliant route to market for the procurement of ICT services, professional consultancy and technology products.

Nexus is 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), comprising Multi Academy Trusts working collaboratively to improve procurement outcomes across the education sector.

The Framework is being developed to provide an accessible, flexible and competitive procurement solution capable of supporting the diverse ICT requirements of education providers. The procurement is expected to be conducted using the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the intention of appointing multiple suppliers to each lot.

The Framework will be established and operated wholly by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be available for use by eligible contracting authorities operating within the education sector.

The Framework has been developed specifically to meet the needs of education providers, providing a compliant, flexible and competitive route to market for a broad range of ICT products, services and solutions.

The Framework is currently expected to comprise the following lots:

• Lot 1 ICT Support Services and Managed Services - Provision of managed ICT services, technical support, infrastructure management, cloud services, cyber security, networking, connectivity, installation, maintenance and associated ICT support services.

• Lot 2 Professional Services - Provision of ICT consultancy, strategy development, architecture, project and programme management, digital transformation, technical advisory services, audits, compliance support, CPD & training, implementation and other specialist professional services.

• Lot 3 Hardware - Supply of ICT hardware and associated products, including end-user devices, servers, storage, networking equipment, classroom technology, peripherals, accessories and associated deployment services.

The Framework scope, lot structure and service requirements remain subject to final development. Full details of the procurement, including the final specification, lot structure, award criteria and framework arrangements, will be published within the UK4 Tender Notice and accompanying procurement documentation.