Award

Education Information Management System

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Sep 2024 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Education Information Management System, classified under Information Technology Services. The awarded contract, valued at £1,530,000, falls within the industry category of services and will be implemented in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, and the contract period will span from 25th November 2025 to 25th November 2030. Notable dates include the tender period ending on 1st May 2024 and the award announcement made on 26th September 2024. The procurement method was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in educational technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract especially beneficial, as the suitability criteria flagged openness to these entities. The provision of an advanced Education Information Management System could foster longer-term service contracts and collaboration opportunities with local authorities, positioning suppliers to expand their presence in the public sector and educational markets. Capita Business Services Ltd has been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for large, experienced companies to compete and secure such significant projects.

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Notice Title

Education Information Management System

Notice Description

Provision of an Education Information Management System to ensure children can access school & have their educational needs met in a way that enables them to have the best start in life & achieving a foundation for future development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51df0365-09e5-44a0-983b-fe93c209f30b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21713b3a-be8e-48ac-bb72-d46ac3bd0069
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

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,530,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,530,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2030 Over 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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