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Inspection and Resource Planning System

OFSTED

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21 May 2026 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), based in Manchester, has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of CACI Limited's Cygnum Inspection and Resource Planning System. This contract, valued at £11,700,000, falls under the information technology services category and covers the period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement process was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has reached the award stage as of 27th February 2026. This procurement is specifically tailored to services required in England.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those experienced in delivering system support and resource planning solutions. The substantial multi-year contract not only provides financial benefits but also strengthens market position and credibility within the public sector. Companies involved in IT service frameworks are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for long-term business growth and development. Given the completion stage of the procurement, businesses should anticipate future opportunities by aligning with the framework agreements used by Ofsted.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection and Resource Planning System

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of ongoing support and maintenance of the supplier's Cygnum Inspection and Resource Planning System for the period 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030. There is an option to extend the agreement for up to a further 12 months to 30th April 2031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f79eb4f-e239-4c08-b4dc-abb7ae3f7d34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003e9d4a-b56b-4e2f-9a4b-e141b2f2ec1f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CACI Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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