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Alps Data Analysis Platform

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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06 Aug 2025 at 13:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jul 2025 at 10:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

08 Jul 2025 at 14:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process discussed here, initiated by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, involves a contract titled "Alps Data Analysis Platform" with a focus on the software industry. This project was conducted to enable access to an online system for local councils—Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, and The Vale of Glamorgan—as well as selected schools within these jurisdictions. The procurement method was a direct award, primarily due to the supplier's exclusive rights and technical reasons, particularly concerning compatibility with existing systems. The award phase for this contract was completed on 6 August 2025, with the contract scheduled between 10 August 2025 and 31 July 2028. The location of service delivery spans multiple regions across Wales, such as UKL15, UKL17, and UKL22. The estimated gross contract value is £337,584.10.

This tender creates business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in bespoke data analysis platforms and educational software solutions. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to ALKEMYGOLD LIMITED due to technical compatibility and intellectual property rights, similar tenders do offer significant potential for businesses operating in the software and IT services industries. Companies with innovative educational solutions, capability to handle complex data analytics, and compatible system enhancements are well-suited to compete for future opportunities, especially where extended services to multiple educational institutions are required across diverse geographic regions. Businesses focusing on strong client service and technical adaptability can find notable openings in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alps Data Analysis Platform

Notice Description

The contract relates to the appointment of a supplier to provide access to their online system on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC, Bridgend CBC, Cardiff CBS, Merthyr Tydfil CBC, The Vale of Glamorgan and selected schools within their responsibilities. The system provides tracking and analysis for each of the participating schools in the 5 regions and bespoke aggregated analysis of qualifications outcomes.

Procurement Information

Additional or repeat goods, services or works The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where: a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. The supplier has provided the solution to the LA's for a number of years and the LA's, Schools and Consortium are well versed and trained in its operations. Single suppliers The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: Due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Only the supplier is able to provide access to the chosen solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046511-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,067 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£270,067 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
Additional Buyers

Bridgend County Borough Council

Cardiff Council

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANGEL STREET
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALKEMYGOLD LIMITED

Further Information

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