Award

CA15450 - Dixons Academies Trust - iTrent Software - Direct Award

DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD

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04 Mar 2025 at 10:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, located in Bradford (BD5 7RR), has completed the procurement process for the iTrent software, awarding the contract to Softcat PLC via a direct award through the CCS framework RM6194. This tender, classified under the "Accounting software package" industry category, was officially awarded on 4th March 2025. The contract is valued at £541,345.56 and spans a period from 29th March 2025 to 28th March 2030. The procurement process utilised a direct award method for the acquisition of back office software, primarily aimed at SMEs.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and accounting software solutions. SMEs in particular will find this tender advantageous due to its suitability criteria that favours small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive back-office software can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and strengthen their portfolio with a high-value, long-term agreement. The contract's extensive scope, covering various regions, including the United Kingdom and international territories, further enhances its attractiveness for growth-oriented tech firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15450 - Dixons Academies Trust - iTrent Software - Direct Award

Notice Description

Dixons Academies Trust were looking for iTrent software and chosen to Direct Award to Softcat via the CCS framework RM6194 for the provision of Back Office Software To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15450. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15450 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6a9ae5-3cf5-414c-9303-bc29c1425e27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£541,345 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£541,345 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Little Horton
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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