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The Pope Francis Catholic MAC - Management Information System

THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2025 at 17:03

Tender

30 Apr 2024 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company has initiated a procurement process for a Management Information System (MIS), classified under the industry category of "Educational software package" (CPV code 48190000). The tender process follows a restricted procedure, and the procurement status is currently active within the tender stage. The procurement is focused on Banbury, located in the UKJ14 region. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025, with an initial term of three years and the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 30 May 2024 and the subsequent invitation to tender stage scheduled for 22 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and information systems software. The potential total contract value of GBP 350,000 over a maximum of five years provides substantial business growth potential. Moreover, the requirement for high-quality standards means that businesses with robust educational software solutions will be well-suited to compete. The restricted procedure allows a maximum of five shortlisted suppliers to proceed to the next stage, increasing the competitiveness among firms that meet the minimum procurement standards. This competitive process is an excellent chance for capable suppliers to secure a long-term client in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

The Pope Francis Catholic MAC - Management Information System

Notice Description

The Pope Francis Catholic MAC is currently out to tender for the provision of a MIS System.The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months.The contract commencement date is 01 April 2025 .

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Pope Francis Catholic MAC is currently out to tender for the provision of a MIS System.The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months.The contract commencement date is 01 April 2025 . Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04561a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000244-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,664 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2027, 2028 or 2029 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Contact Name
Maria Robinson
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 9DG
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBOR EDUCATION PARTNERS GROUP

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