Planning

Supply of an Externally Hosted Schools Management Information Solution and Associated Support Services

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring an externally hosted Schools Management Information Solution and associated support services, targeting software packages and IT services. The procurement process, initiated on 14th April 2025, focuses on supporting Derbyshire Schools and Academies within the United Kingdom (UKF region). The project, estimated at £3,900,000 gross, is expected to begin on 23rd December 2026 and could extend until 23rd December 2034. All interested parties should note that future notices will be issued by 1st January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and information systems to provide essential school management solutions. It is particularly suited to companies experienced in delivering externally hosted systems and can offer comprehensive support services. Participation in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio by engaging in a high-value public sector project, fostering long-term growth and stability. Companies keen to expand into the education sector or those with a strong track record in providing similar solutions will find this tender advantageous.

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Notice Title

Supply of an Externally Hosted Schools Management Information Solution and Associated Support Services

Notice Description

The supply of: an externally hosted Schools Management Information System for use by Derbyshire Schools and Academies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050220
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014832-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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