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05 Aug 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council successfully completed a procurement process to acquire a digital solution for "PEP and Attendance Monitoring." This procurement falls under the Software package and information systems category and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 31st July 2026 to Stat Solutions Ltd through a direct award method, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The total value of the contract is £105,000. The procurement stage currently is "Award." The solution aims to enhance compliance with both statutory and non-statutory requirements, improve data accuracy, and facilitate better communication among stakeholders.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions, particularly those adept at creating secure and user-friendly platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software development and information systems are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Given the focus on facilitating educational management for children in care and those open to a social worker, companies with a background in educational or social care technology would find it advantageous to explore this sector for growth opportunities. Stat Solutions Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has demonstrated suitability for such engagements, potentially serving as a benchmark for similar businesses seeking to enter this market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PEP and Attendance Monitoring

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Virtual School seeks to procure a digital solution to manage Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for the children we care for and monitor school attendance for all children open to a social worker effectively. The tool must support statutory, and non-statutory, requirements, improve data accuracy, and enhance collaboration between stakeholders. The system must: * Provide a secure, user-friendly platform for creating, updating, and storing PEPs. * Enable real-time attendance monitoring for children in care and children with a social worker ever6 * Facilitate reporting and compliance with Department for Education (DfE) statutory and non-statutory duties * Improve communication between schools, social care staff, and the Virtual School team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f228b05-2cbd-4a30-8ba0-1d2374fe4f46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3cf2603-8bc8-4431-ab30-21fd6b005ce8
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
ISLE OF WIGHT 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
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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