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School Appeals Management Software and Portals

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2024 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for "School Appeals Management Software and Portals" to FCS Software Solutions Ltd. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category, specifically IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contracting process is now in the award stage, having been finalised on 30th October 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st November 2024 and ending on 30th October 2026. The contract, valued at £32,000, will serve locations within postcode SO14 7LY, Southampton, England. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services and software development to showcase their capabilities and expand their client base under government contracts. While the contract has been awarded to FCS Software Solutions Ltd, companies within this sector can observe the successful bid to better understand government procurement requirements and tailor their future offerings. Large-scale enterprises specialised in school management systems would find this type of tender particularly suitable for their portfolio, while other IT consultancies can see potential and position themselves for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

School Appeals Management Software and Portals

Notice Description

Software to support the School Appeals process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d72bea76-4822-41b6-888e-f31990097813
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a31591-a632-405b-89cc-7e0b202ebe84
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Oct 2026 1-2 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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