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The supply of SRMA to the Department for Education

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The North Yorkshire Council for "The supply of SRMA to the Department for Education" falls under the administrative educational services category. The procurement, which took place in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, reached the award stage with Oak Learning Trust as the supplier. The tender used a direct procurement method, specifically a below threshold procedure without competition, and pertains to a special regime identified as "lightTouch." The contract, valued at £75,000 net (£90,000 gross), was signed on 30 June 2025, with services set to start on 1 July 2025 and to conclude by 31 December 2027, with a possible extension of one year available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, specifically those able to deliver administrative capabilities to public institutions like the Department for Education. Large-scale enterprises like Oak Learning Trust, which have the capacity to manage comprehensive educational service contracts, would find this tender model ideal for expanding their portfolio within the public sector. The procurement process's streamlined approach, through a direct award, also suggests potential for businesses with existing relationships or the capability to respond quickly to opportunities that meet specific, pre-defined criteria.

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Notice Title

The supply of SRMA to the Department for Education

Notice Description

For the supply of SRMA to the Department for Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064870-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OAK LEARNING TRUST

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