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712648450 - Provision of a MOD School Management Information System (MIS) - UK7

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 12:30

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 13:17

Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is conducting a selective procurement process titled "Provision of a MOD School Management Information System (MIS)", aimed at an educational software package. This tender, under the main procurement category of goods, was awarded to Bromcom Computers PLC and involves setting up a secure, web-delivered MIS for all MOD schools extending from Early Years to sixth form. The contract is valued at £350,000 gross and will run from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The project encompasses a transition phase from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026, and operations are expected to be fully functional by 1st April 2026. The procurement stage is complete with Bromcom Computers PLC as the supplier, marking a successful competitive flexible procedure.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in software development for education or similar sectors. With the requirement for the MAS to interface with the Scottish Qualifications Authority, businesses specializing in educational technologies would be well-suited to participate. Furthermore, considering the need for training and helpdesk support across multiple timezones, companies with a global service offering and capability to manage such complexity stand to benefit. The long-term nature of the contract offers stability and the development of sustainable relationships with the MOD, propelling business growth in public sector technology solutions.

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Notice Title

712648450 - Provision of a MOD School Management Information System (MIS) - UK7

Notice Description

Purpose To provide all MOD schools and settings with a secure web-delivered management information system (MIS). Objectives To provide all MOD schools/settings from Early Years through to sixth form, with a Management Information System (MIS) suitable for the educational phase of each school. The system must accommodate the Schools' overseas circumstances including differing time zones when recording pupil information and attendance. Access to training and help desk support across all Schools/settings, roles and time zones. Delivery of staff training covering all modules with a focus on functionality and exploitation of MIS available throughout contract in various, accessible forms. The Requirement is for a twenty-four (24) month contract with a two (2) x twelve (12) month option periods. It is required to be fully operational by 01 Apr 2026, as such there is the need for a Transition Phase between 01 Jan 2026 until 31 March 2026 alongside the current incumbent, to include training and support with migration. The MIS needs to able to interface with the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority), therefore the SQA must recognise the Successful Supplier as having working partnership with them in time for transition, from 01 Jan 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To implement an additional virtual school.

Renewal: two (2) x twelve (12) month option periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ab2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081940-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROMCOM COMPUTERS

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