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School Budgeting System

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "School Budgeting System" initiated by Southampton City Council focuses on acquiring a budgeting system for 40 schools in the Southampton region. This contract falls under the software and information systems industry category, with additional classifications in application software programming services and health and social work services. The procurement method utilised was a selective, call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 31st January 2026, followed by the commencement of the contract period on 1st February 2026, which will end on 31st January 2029. The award stage was reached on 23rd March 2026, with Access UK Ltd announced as the supplier, marking an active status for the award valued at £52,992.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and application software development, particularly in school budgeting systems, to expand their reach and capabilities. Since the process was selective with a call-off from a framework agreement, it aligns well with SMEs ready to leverage such procurement frameworks to secure contracts. Businesses located in or able to service the Southampton area will be particularly well-suited to benefit, with the delivery address specified as SO14 7LY. The ongoing partnership with Southampton City Council can facilitate lasting connections and potential future opportunities in similar public sector projects.

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Notice Title

School Budgeting System

Notice Description

This is a budgeting system for 40 schools in the Southampton region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f6b62f3-828a-4fbc-9138-1a1f7dec85d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7876719-3a48-4304-8356-6c18130f674a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212000 - Programming services of application software

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,992 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,992 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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