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The Litmus Partnership: SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender

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Notice Summary
Title: SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender
Notice type: UK6: Contract award notice
Authority: The Litmus Partnership
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure
Short 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.
Published: 14/05/2026 16:30
UK6: Contract award notice Published 14/05/2026

SHINE Academies Trust ~ IT & Network Support Services Tender


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.
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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