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CP2772-26 Virtual School System

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, based in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for the "CP2772-26 Virtual School System" project, which falls under the IT services industry. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, and the contract was awarded to eGov Solutions Ltd, a large supplier, on 11th May 2026. The contract period will start on 12th May 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with a potential extension for two additional one-year periods. The total value of the contract is £94,950. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and Internet services. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises given the project's value and scope. The ePEP solution required by the Devon County Council is a cloud-based system ensuring compliant management of the Personal Education Plan, fitting well with companies that specialise in cloud services and educational software solutions. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility, especially for smaller businesses looking to establish their foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2772-26 Virtual School System

Notice Description

The Personal Education Plan (PEP) is a statutory requirement of the LA, the ePEP solution allows a cloud based hosting of this information in a compliant format. Contract has an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3617eccf-72dc-456f-8834-f2f6acb5bbd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£94,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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

EGOV SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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