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360 Virtual School Solution - Award Notice

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a 360 Virtual School Solution, awarded on 31st December 2025. This initiative, under the IT services category and valued at £125,260, pertains to cloud-based software for managing electronic Personal Education Plans (ePEP), analytics, and attendance tracking for up to 350 Looked After Children annually. The direct award was made via the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2027. The procurement was focused on the delivery of software package solutions within the West Midlands, UK, with eligibility prioritised for small and medium enterprises.

This contract presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in cloud software development and IT services. Organisations focused on education technology would find this tender suitable, given its emphasis on virtual schooling solutions. Herefordshire Council's direct award method streamlines the process for suitably capable vendors, securing a position to build a robust portfolio within public sector digital transformation projects. Businesses equipped with innovative educational software solutions can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the UK’s educational and technological sector.

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Notice Title

360 Virtual School Solution - Award Notice

Notice Description

Commission of a cloud-based solution and associated services via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) Lot 2: Cloud software for electronic Personal Education Plans (ePEP), an Analytics Tool and attendance tracking for up to 350 children who are Looked After (CLA) every year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57d6b3c9-97ee-4866-9557-8b2bc529840c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdad5f94-89dd-4dc4-9d9e-e3047e9e3168
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELFARE CALL (LAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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