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Supply of software

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of software at St Helens College involved contracting the services of Century Tech Ltd, for a software and support solution, titled "Supply of software." This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV Code: 48000000) and took place in the United Kingdom within the UKD71 region. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract starting on 23rd June 2025 and concluding on 22nd June 2028. The legal basis for this tender is legislated under UKPGA 2023/54, and was managed using a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating that it did not exceed the financial thresholds that typically require a formal regulated procurement process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the realm of software provision and support services, particularly those capable of delivering solutions tailored to academic needs. Given that the contract was successfully awarded to Century Tech Ltd, a large-scale supplier, similar companies with expertise in educational software solutions and relevant capacity could find opportunities in this sector. Businesses specialising in educational technology and comprehensive support systems stand to benefit by identifying and partnering in similar procurement processes, potentially leading to business expansion and market penetration in the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of software

Notice Description

Supply of software and support for Century FE Core access tier 8 solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043896-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sthelens.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTURY TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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