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Cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) student records system for Somerset Council (SC) Tailored Learning provision

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2025 at 14:00

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24 Mar 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has initiated a procurement process for a Cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) student records system to support its Tailored Learning provision. The contract has been awarded to Tribal Education Limited, with the procurement classified under the 'Educational software package' industry category. The contract was signed on 24th March 2025 and is valued at £206,478. The procurement process was conducted as a limited procedure under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, without prior publication of a call for competition, and falls under the geographical region UKK23, encompassing Taunton, United Kingdom.

This procurement project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development, cloud-based solutions, and IT services. The focus on delivering tailored learning solutions means that firms with expertise in customisable educational software that can handle substantial enrolments will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts or those interested in contributing to regional educational initiatives in Somerset would find this tender particularly beneficial. The successful delivery of this MIS could enhance reputations and pave the way for future contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) student records system for Somerset Council (SC) Tailored Learning provision

Notice Description

To bring the Authority in line with other Local Authorities across the country, the Council has been awarded the grant funding from the DfE to deliver Tailored Learning across Somerset. The Authority already delivers a small contract for apprenticeships and manages Bootcamp and Multiply contracts. The Authority manages a small Tailored Learning contract with current enrolments are in the region of 5500 per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To bring the Authority in line with other Local Authorities across the country, the Council has been awarded the grant funding from the DfE to deliver Tailored Learning across Somerset. The Authority already delivers a small contract for apprenticeships and manages Bootcamp and Multiply contracts. The Authority manages a small Tailored Learning contract with current enrolments are in the region of 5500 per annum.

Procurement Information

This is a Call-Off Contract from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010916-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£206,478 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ruby Reed
Contact Email
ruby.reed@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823356970

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

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