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NCER CIC Membership

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Jan 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, located in Durham, England, has awarded a contract titled "NCER CIC Membership" under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract is £70,000 GBP. This direct award procurement method involved a service that has been utilised by Durham for over 20 years, with NCER providing web-based educational analysis applications across 150 member authorities in the UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in educational software and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit as the contract's suitability criteria positively acknowledge their participation. Businesses in the software and IT services sectors, specifically those with expertise in educational analysis tools, would find this tender well-suited to their core competencies. Engaging with Durham County Council through this contract could lead to long-term collaboration and further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

NCER CIC Membership

Notice Description

National Consortium for Examination Results (NCER) provides the LA with two both web-based educational analysis applications. Durham has used this service for over 20 yrs, the service is used by over 150 member authorities across the UK. National Consortium for Examination Results (NCER) provides the LA with two both web-based educational analysis applications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f5bd7ec-f128-40fd-a32e-35e3ebaa7ce7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ad5c03-fcf0-449e-a026-f965b789d993
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR EXAMINATION RESULTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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