Award

Access Platform

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Award

25 Mar 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an access platform to the Research in Practice portal. This contract falls within the software package and information systems industry category and pertains to industry-specific applications. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 25th March 2025. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The opportunity spans multiple geographic locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the UK. Key dates include the tender end date on 1st March 2025.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement. The awarded contract promises stable business with the local authority, allowing for expansion into diverse regions and building a stronger portfolio. NCB Rip Ltd T/A Research in Practice has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating the Council's intent to partner with established firms in delivering high-quality educational resources through the platform.

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Notice Title

Access Platform

Notice Description

Access to Research in Practice platform allowing staff in CYPF access to learning via e-learning, webinars and latest research,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45580c5a-19f6-4860-9619-9a051c441ca3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5231558-2646-4352-b3c5-a51812fd2867
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,870 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCB RIP LTD T/A RESEARCH IN PRACTICE

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