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Management Information System

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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18 Aug 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Management Information System (MIS) was recently completed by Gateshead College, located in Gateshead, North East England. The procurement was conducted as a direct award under the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Framework Agreement - Lot 5, specifically for industry-specific software packages. The tender, valued at £398,130, was awarded to OneAdvanced Limited on 24th June 2025, with a contract period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. This procurement falls under the services category and was implemented to ensure compatibility between the MIS and other College systems while managing costs effectively.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for IT service providers and software companies with expertise in educational software systems. Businesses that can offer customised solutions and integrate with existing infrastructure would find this type of tender particularly advantageous. The selective procurement method and focus on compatibility indicate a preference for suppliers who can provide tailored, cost-efficient solutions within the educational sector. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) were considered suitable, highlighting opportunities for organisations in these categories to leverage their niche expertise and experience in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Management Information System

Notice Description

This call-off contract was awarded as a direct award under the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Corporate Software & Related Products and Services Framework Agreement - Lot 5: Management Information Systems (MIS). A direct award was made on the basis of maintaining compatibility between the MIS and other College systems and the cost of change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00e9f923-9398-48b2-9019-c283bc6c314f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3901990-515d-4a2f-b291-ace363f4ee02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£398,130 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£398,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONEADVANCED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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