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CA7924 - Star Academies Tender for Software Licenses & Associated Services

STAR ACADEMIES

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29 Mar 2021 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Star Academies is seeking to award a five-year contract for Software Licences and Associated Services through an open procurement process. This mini-competition is part of the CPC Framework specifically designed for academies and schools, covering 29 schools with potential for further expansion. The tender period concluded on 21 December 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2021 and conclude on 30 April 2024. The total contract value is £2.5 million, and the awarding decision was published on 29 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions and support services for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-placed to compete for this contract, given its emphasis on partnership and future IT needs, which can foster business growth while catering to the evolving requirements of Star Academies. Companies that offer innovative, scalable software solutions will likely find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA7924 - Star Academies Tender for Software Licenses & Associated Services

Notice Description

Mini-competition under the CPC Framework 'Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools' for a five year contract (one stop shop) with Star Academies. This will cover 29 schools with the potential for more growth. The winning bidder will become an IT partner for IT software including any future requirements. \ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA7924.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA7924 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f490dbe0-8a22-4b20-a821-9140aa26cb11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 years
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
STAR ACADEMIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 2HT
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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