Award

Professional Services in Project Management for the replacement of the Early Years Education Systems

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council has completed the procurement process for professional services in project management aimed at replacing the Early Years Education Systems, under the ESPO Framework 2664_21. The tender, classified under "Project management software development services," was awarded to The 4OC Ltd, commencing on 1st July 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This direct award, valued at £350,000 GBP, took place in England, United Kingdom. The award status is active, and the award notice was published on the same date as the commencement of the contract.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) providing project management and software development services, especially those focusing on educational systems. As the procurement method was direct, businesses with a strong existing relationship with the council may find similar opportunities advantageous in fostering growth and establishing their expertise in public sector frameworks. Companies like The 4OC Ltd, which demonstrate the required specialization and reliability, are well-positioned to compete in such markets.

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Notice Title

Professional Services in Project Management for the replacement of the Early Years Education Systems

Notice Description

Professional Services in Project Management for the replacement of the Early Years Education Systems under ESPO Framework 2664_21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7615d5a8-c02c-4859-a2cc-7af30de6d390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b523057-4c0d-4c57-bfb7-c43e7b88f927
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212331 - Project management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE 4OC

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