Contracting Authorities

Contracting authority:

SHINE Academies Trust

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PRWB-8758-JYBL

Address:

Offices 088 and 089, East Wing, Wolverhampton Science Park Glaisher Drive
Wolverhampton
WV10 9RU
UK

Contact name:

Not provided

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

01276 673896

Website:

https://www.shineacademies.co.uk/

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

There will be an SQ stage followed by an ITT and bidder presentations.

Please see SQ Document for more information.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided

Dynamic market:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The Trust is looking for an IT service partner that can not only manage and support the IT network, both currently and in the future, but that also add value through proactive recommendations and enhancements that will support SHINE Academies strategy and growth. The aim is to support and enhance the current IT provision in schools, both for academic and administrative purposes. Proven expertise in the proactive development of IT Systems in an Educational Environment is essential.
The selected service provider shall be:
•Fully conversant with evolving legislation regarding the provision of IT & Network Services in a School environment
•Required to evidence their Quality Assurance and Security Systems
•Required to evidence their proposed Key Performance Indicator measures for the contract
•Required to periodically present performance reporting and systems development recommendations to Trustees
•Qualified to provide advice and support School IT & Network Services Hardware & Software Procurement activities
• Experienced in Network design in a Multi-Site Primary School environment
• Support all current and future School systems
The contract will include the provision of some onsite support, including maintenance. Currently on-site cover is via the (one) Support Technician located across Schools 5 days a week during term-time. This onsite support is enhanced with contractor Network management and a number of days allocated for non-term-time systems maintenance. The Trust is receptive to proposals of alternative support models.


Please see SQ Document for more information.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1036432546

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/35BDG5V975

Total value (estimated):

GBP 209,850 excluding VAT

GBP 209,850 including VAT

Contract value:

GBP 209,850 including VAT

Contract Details

Contract 1

Title:

Not provided

Reference number:

Not provided

Contract value:

GBP 209,850 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

17/12/2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

26/05/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

27/05/2026 to 31/07/2031

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

72700000 - Computer network services.

Delivery regions:

UKG39 - Wolverhampton

Assessment summaries sent:

17/12/2025

Supplier

Supplier:

Turn IT on Ltd

Companies House:

04995157

Address:

Unit 1F, Network Point, Range Road
Witney
OX29 0YN
UK

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

01276673896

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Other organisations

Not provided