Tender

Supply of Education Management Systems Y25012

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) is inviting tenders for the Supply of Education Management Systems under the framework agreement Y25012. This active procurement process, classified under the "Educational software package" industry category, covers the provision and installation of comprehensive education management systems that facilitate data collection, resource management, and stakeholder communication across educational establishments of varying sizes. The tender process, initiated on 18th February 2025, follows an open procedure, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 8th April 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2025 and will run through to 30th June 2029, with delivery locations spanning the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, particularly those adept in providing scalable and robust systems to educational institutions. The contract, valued at £500 million GBP, is particularly suited for SMEs, given the framework's suitability provisions, although it does not favour VCSE organisations. Businesses that can offer innovative, efficient, and comprehensive management systems for education environments will find this procurement opportunity promising for business growth and market expansion. The open procedure allows ample opportunity for various qualified businesses to participate and compete.

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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-e2976887-1813-4cb4-a359-25ca2289466a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c1ca82-456c-4e23-90a5-0a3e8e67b412
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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