Award

Adult Learning Management Information System

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 09:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by Buckinghamshire Council aimed to secure a Management Information System (MIS) for their Adult Learning services, categorised under e-learning services in the services industry. This contract, titled "Adult Learning Management Information System," was conducted without prior publication of a competitive call, adhering to a CCS Framework, and utilised a direct award method. Tribal Education Limited was awarded the contract valued at £424,440.26, with the contract being active since 9th December 2025. The procurement location is specified within the region of UKJ13, with the buyer based in Aylesbury, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive management systems and software solutions for educational and organisational applications. Companies proficient in cloud-based systems and software licensing within the education sector would find this contract suitable. The procurement process's utilisation of a CCS Framework signifies a streamlined and straightforward award method, enabling qualified suppliers to secure engagements without the need for extensive bidding procedures, benefitting businesses looking to expand into regional governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Learning Management Information System

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning requires the procurement of a suitable Management Information System (MIS), including the necessary software licences and a cloud-based server. The system must support the management, submission, and reporting of contracts funded through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), 16-18 provision, and Apprenticeships, all held with the Department for Education (DfE).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning requires the procurement of a suitable Management Information System (MIS), including the necessary software licences and a cloud-based server. The system must support the management, submission, and reporting of contracts funded through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), 16-18 provision, and Apprenticeships, all held with the Department for Education (DfE).

Procurement Information

This was a compliant process utilising a CCS Framework. A direct award was made on CCS Framework - RM6259

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081754-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£424,440 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

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