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School Admission Appeals Management Software

DORSET COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2023 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of School Admission Appeals Management Software. The tender had a value of 62,000 GBP and was procured through a selective procurement method, with a specific call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on July 3, 2023, and end on July 2, 2026, with the tender period having closed on May 9, 2023. The buying organisation is seeking IT services in the South West region of the United Kingdom, creating opportunities for software development companies.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in IT services, particularly in software development and consulting. Businesses based in the South West region of the UK would find this tender particularly suitable. Dorset Council, as the buying organisation, aims to streamline its School Admission Appeals function through the implementation of the awarded software solution. SMEs with expertise in software package and information systems are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

School Admission Appeals Management Software

Notice Description

The Council required a piece of software to manage the School Admission Appeals function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cba36757-eb28-4540-ac7a-8be0efafb187
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14579a18-87af-4dff-939b-2d62e99ac3d1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2023 - 2 Jul 2026 3-4 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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