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09 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

New College Durham has awarded a contract for the provision of ePortfolio software as part of the CPC framework agreement for Corporate Software & Related Products and Services, particularly Lot 6, which includes Educational Management and Communications Software excluding MIS. The procurement followed a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award status marked as complete. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th March 2026 and the contract commencing on 10th June 2026, lasting until 9th June 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, with work to be delivered in Durham, postcode DH1 5ES.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly suitable for SMEs due to the highlighted suitability criteria. Companies specialising in software development, educational technology systems, and information management systems would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Partnering with educational institutions like New College Durham could provide valuable exposure and entry into the education sector. The awarded contract, valued at £275,130, indicates substantial business potential for organisations capable of meeting the specialised requirements outlined in the framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ePortfolio

Notice Description

New College Durham is awarding a contract via CPC reference Corporate Software & Related Products and Services Framework Agreement, Lot 6 (Tender reference CPC/JE/01/2021) - Educational Management and Communications Software excluding MIS, following a competitive tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d3b6ddc-daaf-4e83-aa79-c8d7a7051d61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/722c30aa-a535-4e18-a0c4-79c6cd707419
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,130 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2029 3-4 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
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5ES
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONEADVANCED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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