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Award of Education Management System under Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement RM6259 (Lot 2)

CARLISLE CITY COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 17:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Carlisle City Council for the "Award of Education Management System under Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement RM6259 (Lot 2)" has been completed. The awarded contract, valued at £781,200, was given to Capita Business Services Limited. The competitive tendering was conducted through a call-off from the existing framework agreement, specifically targeting the industry category of 'Miscellaneous software package and computer systems' (CPV Code: 48900000). The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will run for three years, with potential extensions that could extend it until 31st March 2030. The project will primarily serve the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender was at the award stage concluding on 23rd February 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and management systems. Medium to large-scale companies with robust solutions in these areas would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. With Carlisle City Council demonstrating a willingness to invest in advanced education management technologies through selective procurement methods, businesses that provide innovative and scalable software solutions can look forward to potential collaborations and contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Education Management System under Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement RM6259 (Lot 2)

Notice Description

An education management system was awarded after a competitive procurement which was undertaken using the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Applications Solutions Framework, RM6259. All suppliers on the lot 2 of the framework were offered the opportunity to bid. Following evaluation, an award was made to Capita Business Services Ltd. The contract is awarded for an initial term of 3 years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 and there are two optional extension periods of 12 months. If both extension periods are used, the contract will end on 31st March 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30701f92-8b11-474c-b648-59ddc86a6879
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e055fc-aa37-4c57-a1ac-7d217a53dc75
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£781,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£781,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
CARLISLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 2RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Harraby North
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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