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003174 - Education Fixed Penalty Notice System

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "003174 - Education Fixed Penalty Notice System" was handled by Durham County Council in the North East of England. This initiative involves acquiring a specialised software solution to enhance the management of education penalty notices. It was procured through a call-off from the Technology Products & Associated Service 2 CCS Framework, with MRI Software Limited acting as the supplier. The contract, valued at £84,301 GBP, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is slated to conclude on 30th June 2028. The process went through the selective procurement method and was at the award stage as of 14th July 2026.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages. It is particularly relevant to SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) which have the capabilities to deliver technical solutions for administrative processes in education. Those operating within or capable of expanding into the North East region of England may find this opportunity aligned with their service portfolios and business growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

003174 - Education Fixed Penalty Notice System

Notice Description

To acquire a software solution to support and facilitate the education penalty notice process enabling the service to receive a significant level of referrals, process information, issue notices, monitor and track case progress such as payment deadlines and payments received in line with Department for Education guidance. Awarded via Technology Products & Associated Service 2 CCS Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b403854d-db53-4547-84a5-a6f44a0fcd84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d5509b-5ecc-409e-935e-7427985690a0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,301 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,301 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

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