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Access Synergy Education Management System - Stockport MBC

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Access Synergy Education Management System" to Access UK Ltd. This 3-year contract, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," is valued at £183,398.26. The procurement follows a direct award method, with a contract start date of 1 April 2025 and an end date of 31 March 2028. The project addresses the specific challenges faced by education specialists within local authorities and education providers across England, United Kingdom. The tender process is complete, and the award was finalised on 3 March 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in flexible education management solutions and software systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide innovative and scalable software solutions to education sectors are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes in the future. Access UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, will deliver the required services for the duration of the contract, showcasing the importance of specialised expertise in securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

Access Synergy Education Management System - Stockport MBC

Notice Description

3-Year Contract - The Access suite of flexible Education Management solutions address the specific challenges facing education specialists working within local authorities and education providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efb7405a-581a-47c2-a4fc-71738cf71729
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf005fb-ea2d-438a-94de-a38efb6586ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,398 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,398 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Philip Stephens
Contact Email
philip.stephens@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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