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National Client Caseload Information System (NCCIS) Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Apr 2026 at 20:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the National Client Caseload Information System (NCCIS) Contract, a key project in the Information Technology Services sector. The initiative involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, designed to host, manage, and maintain the NCCIS repository and portal. The contract, valued at £366,773, will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, providing extensive support primarily within the United Kingdom but also extending to British Overseas Territories and several other international locations. The award stage has concluded as of 31st March 2026, with Access UK Limited selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), both of which can actively compete in this vibrant sector. It offers opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services ranging from data quality assurance to portal management, positioning them as key contributors to critical educational data processes. With the Department for Education leading the initiative, successful bidders can leverage their expertise to influence and improve data management requirements across various educational frameworks, fostering innovation and development in the technological landscape. This contract adequately supports SMEs and VCSEs with a strong foothold in IT solutions and educational service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Client Caseload Information System (NCCIS) Contract

Notice Description

To host, manage, maintain and develop NCCIS repository and secure NCCIS portal; run NCCIS Helpdesk to support the Department for Education (DfE), LAs and other users; collect and quality assure data; produce reports, tables, workbooks, statistics, data extracts and survey results; manage external data and support DfE in the production of the annual NCCIS Management Information Requirement and development and maintenance of schema definitions. Package for the implementation of the "RONI" tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd328a7b-3831-4ede-a705-b62d4b28f490
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc51614-35d0-422b-9e6f-a34bf9062b8f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,773 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£366,773 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

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