Planning

Education Systems Portfolio

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Mar 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is initiating a procurement process for an "Education Systems Portfolio" to manage its children's services end-to-end processes, including implementation and support. This invitation to tender, part of the services industry category, involves the acquisition of software packages and IT services. The contract will commence on 21 November 2025 and is planned to run until 30 July 2033, with the possibility of renewal, in the UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 regions. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement having been completed in October 2024. Future notices are expected to be published by 17 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software development sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive software solutions and support services for public authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in software package provision, consulting, and technical support would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial business growth through a long-term partnership with a public sector entity.

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Notice Title

Education Systems Portfolio

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is looking to purchase a software system to manage its end to end processes in children's services. The contract will also cover implementation and support services.

Planning Information

Market engagement was undertaken under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. A Prior Information Notice was published on 2 April 2024 Reference 2024/S 000-010507. In the Prior Information Notice interested parties were asked to come forward for a one to one discussion and demonstration with the Council. The Council undertook one to ones with 5 providers. These one to ones took place during September and October 2024 either via teams or at Norfolk County Council premises ( County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009212-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 30 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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