Award

Capita One Education Software as a Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Feb 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Capita One Education Software as a Service" contract, classified under the IT services industry category. The tender, valued at £1,650,000, was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 14th February 2025, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. The procurement process took place in Ipswich, England with the final publication date being 20th February 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for IT service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given Suffolk County Council's suitability criteria favouring such organisations. Businesses involved in consulting, software development, internet services, and IT support would find this contract particularly relevant. The opportunity to provide a comprehensive education software service positions businesses to build a long-term relationship with the Council, potentially fostering further collaborative opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Capita One Education Software as a Service

Notice Description

Previously awarded. Published here for transparency purposes. Award Framework agreement reference KCS Managed services Y20023. For the provision of Capita One Education Software as a Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c483821d-f17a-4156-96e7-909eb85f9762
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b116e3-76cc-4a38-a886-a9ed342d1adb
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

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
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,632,545 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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