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CA15802 - Walsall College ILP & MIS System

WALSALL COLLEGE

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13 Oct 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall College, a prominent Further Education institution in the UK, has completed the procurement process for implementing a modern ILP & MIS system. The contract titled "CA15802 - Walsall College ILP & MIS System" focuses on integrating efficient and user-friendly software solutions to enhance current processes. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a CPV code of 48000000. The contract has been awarded to Advanced Business Solutions, with an award value of £396,110.56. The award was confirmed on 13th October 2025, and the open procurement method was utilised. The contract period is set to commence on 7th July 2025 and conclude on 5th July 2030, covering various locations, including Walsall, England.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering MIS systems that cater to the educational sector. The procurement sought user-friendly interfaces, automation capabilities, and compliance with legislation, highlighting prospects for technology firms that can deliver comprehensive, integrated systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational technology will find this opportunity relevant as they can leverage their agile development processes to meet the specific needs of Walsall College. This contract also offers growth potential for businesses capable of providing robust analytics and reporting features, further supporting the college's aim of operational efficiency and legislative compliance.

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Notice Title

CA15802 - Walsall College ILP & MIS System

Notice Description

Walsall College is one of the leading Further Education institutions in the UK, serving over 950 staff across various departments. Currently, our ILP & MIS processes are managed using a mix of internally developed systems (ILP) and Unit-e & Celcat as our MIS & timetabling software. As part of our commitment to improving efficiency and effectiveness, we wish to implement a modern ILP & MIS solution that supports the following: * User friendly interface for ILP for students, parent, employers and staff * Automates key MIS processes. * Ensures compliance with UK legislation, including GDPR and employment laws. * Offers real-time reporting and analytics. * Provides a user-friendly interface for both students and employees. * Facilitates seamless integration with other institutional systems (e.g., finance, student management(MIS)). The college has approximately 10000 students and this figure should be sued for any quotes in relation to this tender. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15802. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15802 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2892b8-d98c-485f-9152-38fb61cfcbbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£396,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 5 Jul 2030 4-5 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
WALSALL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sue Perry
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS2 8ES
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Blakenall
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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