Leyton 6th Form College - ICT Managed Service

Leyton Sixth Form College

Published: Aug 12, 2026

Updated: Aug 12, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education, Vocational Training and Cybersecurity. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 7.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Leyton Sixth Form College are located in the London borough of Waltham Forest. There are currently circa 2,280 students on role. In 2024 the College was rated as 'Good' In every category. The college offers a broad range of vocational and academic courses at levels 1, 2 and 3, the largest being in business, health and social care, sociology, psychology, mathematics and the sciences. The college also teaches a new T-level programme in early years to a small group of students. The College is taking the opportunity to go to the market to identify the best innovative and forward-looking partner to support them in the delivery and development of their ICT provision over the next five years. This procurement includes (but may not be limited to) the items listed below. • The responsibility for all aspects of ICT against an SLA • A Service Desk, available 51 weeks a year including out of hours access. • Local staffing which suppliers deem necessary to deliver the service and meet the SLA requirements • Strategic advice and direction to the College regarding ICT • Responsibility for design, specification, installation, and management of all ICT infrastructure the Contractor is responsible for • Supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value approach as required • Management of 3rd parties where relevant to the ICT support • Relevant monitoring, management, patching • Regular performance reporting • There is an expectation that the provider will support and/or drive innovation • Maintain technical documentation • Maintain operational documentation, for example inventory management and risk registers • Collective partnership targets aligned to the College objectives • Suppliers may be required to deliver a range of technology and change management projects in addition to the providing the core managed service. Suppliers should note the following: • The College will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack • TUPE is in scope • There will be another procurement to run just behind this one which will focus on the monitoring and management of cyber risk

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 076976-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Leyton Sixth Form College in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £7,000,000 - £7,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 076976-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.