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Renewal of support on Synergy Educational software system

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council pertains to the "Renewal of support on Synergy Educational software system," classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). This process took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, involving a contract valued at £169,523.49. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The tender was in the award stage as of 22nd June 2026, with the process now complete, following the publication of the award notice on 25th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with experience in educational software systems. As the procurement was selective and structured as a call-off from a framework agreement, established suppliers who are part of related frameworks stand to benefit. Additionally, the procurement's suitability for SMEs indicates openness to smaller enterprises capable of providing the necessary support services, enabling them to leverage this contract for growth and further business connections within the public sector. The successful supplier, Access UK Ltd, a large scale business, exemplifies the level of competence anticipated for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of support on Synergy Educational software system

Notice Description

Renewal of support on Synergy Educational software system for 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e34246ee-442a-4558-9f69-0afb06eb6a2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£169,523 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,523 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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