Managed ICT Services for Equals Trust Schools

Equals Trust is seeking a managed ICT service provider to deliver consistent technology support across 19 primary academies in Nottinghamshire, with potential for expansion. This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gather supplier input before launching a formal procurement process. The Trust aims to standardise IT service delivery for pupils and staff, optimise equipment effectiveness, and share best practices across all school sites. Through structured consultation, the Trust seeks supplier feedback on: technical information gathering methods for a transparent procurement process; draft service specifications and current ICT arrangements; available market solutions; implementation and transition approaches; commercial and pricing models; and potential risks. Suppliers interested in responding should complete the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire (Appendix 1) to help shape the final procurement documentation and contract terms.