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Supply of Education Management Systems Y25012

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services), involves an Open procedure for the "Supply of Education Management Systems Y25012". This contract is classified under the "Educational software package" industry. It covers a comprehensive framework agreement for providing and installing Education Management Systems across multiple locations, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract, valued at £500 million GBP, has been awarded as of 9th August 2025, with a contract period starting on 12th August 2025 and ending on 30th June 2029. This process has already reached the award stage, indicating the procurement is complete, and involves multiple suppliers such as Compass International LTD, EIS, Iris Software Limited, and others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational technology and software solutions. Companies providing robust management systems that can enhance educational processes and data management would greatly benefit from participating in such contracts. The framework allows for collaboration across various geographical regions, providing a platform for both Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to large-scale suppliers to expand their market reach and establish partnerships with multiple stakeholders. Businesses that are agile in installation and support of multi-establishment environments will find this tender particularly suitable.

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Notice Title

Supply of Education Management Systems Y25012

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement covers the provision and installation of a full range of Education Management Systems. EMS provide establishments with the tools for the collection and management of data, providing efficient reporting and a means to communicate effectively to all stakeholders with access anytime, anywhere. To manage data and resources efficiently, streamline processes and provide workflows to improve the learning environment. Systems provided must have the ability to support individual and multi-group establishments of all sizes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d852a717-609b-44b9-b408-591366172ab1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8429771-011d-4a1d-afa5-3097e52316b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BROMCOM

COMPASS INTERNATIONAL

EDUCATION SOFTWARE

EIS

IRIS SOFTWARE

SKILLS FORGE

THE KEY SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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