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CA17665 - Hopwood Hall College - Provision of MIS

HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE

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20 May 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

Hopwood Hall College, located at Rochdale Campus, St Mary's Gate, Rochdale, England, has recently concluded the procurement process for the Provision of a Management Information System (MIS) under the title "CA17665 - Hopwood Hall College - Provision of MIS." The college undertook a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, citing the necessity for continuity and system compatibility. The contract was directly awarded to Tribal Education for the renewal of the EBS MIS without a competitive process due to the lack of alternative suppliers. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and "Administration software package," with a total contract value of GBP 310,800. The award was completed on 20th May 2026, with the contract period set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. The process is tagged as completed and falls under the award stage, concluding the tender on 30th April 2026.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses offering industry-specific software solutions, as it highlights the importance of technical capability and continuity in service provision over mere price competition. SMEs focused on software development, particularly those capable of customizing administration and industry-specific systems, are well-suited to engage with similar tenders in the future. Business growth can be fostered by understanding and aligning with the specific technical and systemic needs of educational institutions, thereby positioning businesses for direct award contracts when proprietary compatibility is a core requirement. The successful direct award underscores the necessity for specialised technical features and offers insight into long-term contract security for specialised suppliers.

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Notice Title

CA17665 - Hopwood Hall College - Provision of MIS

Notice Description

The authority intends to make a direct award to Tribal for the renewal of the EBS MIS due to the absence of a viable alternative supplier capable of delivering the required continuity, system compatibility, and technical functionality. EBS is fully embedded in the authority's operational, reporting, and statutory processes, and replacing it would result in significant disruption, duplication of cost, data migration risks, and delays to critical developments. A three year renewal supports the authority's agreed systems development plan, enables consolidation of third party systems into EBS, and delivers clear value for money compared with annual renewals. As Tribal is the sole provider of the proprietary EBS system, competition is absent for technical reasons, making a direct award necessary to maintain continuity of essential MIS services. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17665. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17665 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cf8ca07-39c7-478c-9296-d83215faa958
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
M24 6XH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Hopwood Hall
Westminster Constituency
Heywood and Middleton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

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