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MRI Education Management System

WIGAN COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed the award phase for the contract titled "MRI Education Management System," aimed at improving its education case management system. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category, encompassing elements such as IT services and educational services. Located in the North West of England, the contract award was issued on 1st April 2026, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. A selective procurement method was utilised, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process concluding on 25th March 2026. The award notice was published on 22nd April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software development, IT consultancy, and education services. MRI Real Estate Software, recognised as an SME, has been named the supplier for this contract valued at £634,023.17. Businesses with expertise in IT services, computer-related services, and internet services would have been well-suited to compete in this procurement, especially those capable of providing comprehensive solutions in education management systems and supporting Wigan Council's statutory reporting and pupil tracking duties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRI Education Management System

Notice Description

Award the contract for Wigan Council's Education case management system which captures all relevant and statutory information on Wigan pupils ensuring Wigan Council can fulfil its statutory reporting and pupil tracking and intervention duties including safeguarding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86b8b18d-d81d-4d6f-89b9-a130ae0fc108
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34df51c-ddb3-4cbb-a4a1-4485b9de284e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£634,023 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£634,023 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1NJ
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI REAL ESTATE SOFTWARE

Further Information

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