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Accord Contract Management Database

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS in Manchester, which has awarded a contract titled "Accord Contract Management Database." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems, and is classified with the CPV code 48000000. The procurement process was a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The award was finalised on 6th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 23rd February 2026 and ending on 22nd February 2027. The contract has a value of £30,000, with potential for a 12-month extension, and it is situated in England.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in contract management systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), evidenced by the procurement process prioritising such entities. As the procurement is associated with software and information systems, companies with strengths in IT services, especially those experienced with frameworks like G-Cloud, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. This call-off method provides a streamlined and structured approach, encouraging SMEs that meet specified criteria to engage and potentially secure ongoing business with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accord Contract Management Database

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement This contract is for the provision of a Contract Management System for the 12 month period of 23/02/2026. Please note, there is an option to extend the contract for 12 months and uplift the contract value proportionally

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcf4e7a8-8d02-4967-a539-971f1c2c8482
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9fa498-ed10-4d39-b596-fcbce11aa9ef
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERESAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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