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539 - Maintained School Finance System (Single Provider Framework)

WIGAN COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2024 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a single provider framework to supply a Maintained School Finance System across its maintained schools in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "539 - Maintained School Finance System (Single Provider Framework)", falls under the industry category of Financial Systems Software Packages (CPV 48442000) and IT services (CPV 72000000). The open procurement method was used, following an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2024, and the contract will run from 28th October 2024 to 27th October 2028, valued at £800,000 GBP. The award was made on 18th October 2024 to Arbor Education Partners Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software and IT services to engage with public sector clients and extend their service portfolios in the education sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged, indicating inclusive growth opportunities for smaller and socially conscious enterprises. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive financial management solutions for educational institutions would be well-suited to this tender. The collaboration with a reputable organisation such as Wigan Council further provides credibility and potential for long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

539 - Maintained School Finance System (Single Provider Framework)

Notice Description

Single provider School Finance System Framework for Wigan Council's maintained schools across the Borough

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a009f5-78c6-4f99-ba46-fafda05a03ae
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2028 4-5 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBOR EDUCATION PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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