Schools Information and Financial Management System

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by West Sussex County Council, identified as the buyer, involves the implementation of a "Schools Information and Financial Management System." This service-oriented contract falls under the industry category of software-related services, specifically classified via CPV code 72260000. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with delivery expected in Chichester, postal code PO19 1RQ. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award active since 25th March 2026. The tender involved a contract worth £989,395.30, executed via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers experienced in delivering complex software-related services to the education sector. Given the substantial contract value and the selective procurement method, well-established businesses that have proven capabilities and a robust track record in managing large-scale information systems would be ideally positioned to compete. Although BROMCOM COMPUTERS PLC, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), secured this contract, the opportunity highlights the scope for dynamic SMEs with niche expertise to engage in similar public procurement ventures.

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Notice Title

Schools Information and Financial Management System

Notice Description

Schools Information and Financial Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55a1b93b-dcce-4c1d-9de8-ad28ed3050b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e87c1c8-dd56-42ee-af11-126cf619fa38
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£989,395 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£989,395 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROMCOM COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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