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ESCC - AO - RFQ - ePEP

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 11:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract for a new IT system for its Virtual School to eGOV Solutions LTD. The procurement process pertains to the service category of software package and information systems, specifically IT software and support services. The contract, valued at £18,525, is active from 19th February 2024 until 18th February 2026, focusing on improving educational outcomes for vulnerable children cared for by the Virtual School. The procurement method was not specified, and the tender process concluded with the award on 13th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises due to its emphasis on software-related services. The awarded contract highlights demand for expertise in software support and consultancy, which may present further business growth opportunities within the educational sector. Organisations with competencies in educational IT solutions stand to benefit, as they could offer complementary services to ensure efficient operation and continual improvement of the Virtual School's IT infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - AO - RFQ - ePEP

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council Children's Services seeks to purchase and implement a new IT system for its Virtual School by mid-February 2024. The Council has a duty to improve the educational outcomes of looked-after children, previously looked-after children, and children with a social worker. Virtual School works in partnership with education providers, social workers, and families to do so. The students Virtual School supports may live in East Sussex or other counties. Virtual School's responsibilities include: o Ensuring the right school placements, that schools have the information they need about students, and that they provide appropriate support, including a Designated Teacher. o Tracking and monitoring attendance, educational progress, and attainment. o Ensuring effective Personal Education Plans are in place, with additional resources or tuition when required, and effective use of Pupil Premium funding. o Championing students' needs along with effective practice to promote their educational outcomes. The Virtual School has 1,115 young people on roll and is currently working with 217 different educational establishments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78aa6559-76a3-4660-9b11-54af7805a49e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eeaa598-cfd2-4bdb-955d-19d9cf7f4591
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48517000 - IT software package

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2026 2-3 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGOV SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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