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ePep for Virtual School

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Birmingham City Council, involved acquiring electronic personal education plan software (ePep) for Birmingham's Virtual School. This project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has now been completed, with the contract awarded to eGov Solutions Ltd on 25 August 2025. The contract period extends from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027, valued at £179,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those catering to educational services. As the procurement method was selective, businesses already part of existing frameworks would have had a competitive edge. The process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting an emphasis on supporting such entities. Companies with expertise in developing information systems for the public sector and experience in educational technologies would have been well-positioned to compete and thrive in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ePep for Virtual School

Notice Description

For the provision of electronic personal education plan software (ePep) for the provision of education services to Birmingham's Virtual School.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f3a94f1-c70d-4197-b9f1-941bd6132228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e2a2ab-f263-49d6-a1ab-2a20a8ca44cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGOV SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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