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CP2637-25 Education Budgeting Tool

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2025 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded a contract for the development of an education budgeting tool aimed at enhancing the budgeting and forecasting processes for maintained schools within the Devon region. The contract falls under the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement process has moved to the 'Award' stage, with the contract active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £76,948.40, with Access UK Ltd selected as the supplier. Key dates include the award date of 31st March 2025, and the contract operational start date of 1st April 2025. The tool is expected to support better value education initiatives in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and educational support systems. Small businesses (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for such contracts, enhancing their scope and expertise in public sector projects. Companies with a focus on educational technology and tools would be well-suited for this procurement, aiming to deliver innovative solutions tailored to enhancing school financial management. This contract demonstrates a commitment to fostering local expertise and leveraging unique skill sets for public benefit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2637-25 Education Budgeting Tool

Notice Description

Devon County Council requires a budgeting and forecasting tool allowing yearly budgets to be set for Devon maintained schools in order to achieve better value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba1776cb-410e-4d25-8d34-d486ab5dd514
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfbfb604-a26c-4ead-a3e5-e0fc5112aa18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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