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Hub for Education

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a direct procurement for the "Hub for Education", in the field of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contracting process, classified under the services industry category with additional goods, involves the delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement, executed without competition as it was below the threshold, resulted in the award of the contract on 29th September 2025 and it remains active. The contract is valued at £54,105 net and runs from 30th September 2025 to 30th September 2028, with the document published on 14th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT industry looking to expand into the educational sector, particularly for those specialising in the provision of online software services. Companies similar to FRONTLINE DATA LIMITED, the awarded supplier, which operate as small or medium enterprises and have expertise in IT solutions, could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. Establishing relationships with local government entities like Swindon Borough Council for future tenders can be advantageous for business growth and diversification into public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Hub for Education

Notice Description

The supply of online software services for Hub for Education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e10d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073809-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scrawford2@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTLINE DATA

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