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Management Information System

MINERVA LEARNING TRUST

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17 Dec 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of a Management Information System (MIS) was organised by the Minerva Learning Trust, based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the services category, specifically involving information systems or technology strategic review and planning services. This process reached the award stage as of 17th December 2025, having been completed without prior publication of a call for competition, in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The framework reference used was Y25012, with the awarded contract dated 9th December 2025. Key components include system configuration, implementation, and ongoing maintenance necessary for supporting educational and operational reporting within the Trust.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology strategic planning services, particularly those with a focus on educational institutions. Large-scale IT firms capable of offering comprehensive MIS solutions, including software provision, data migration, and training, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. As the awarded supplier was Arbor Education Partners Limited, other firms could explore connections within frameworks like Procurement Services Management Information System to enhance their chances in future bids. This procurement illustrates the potential for growth in delivering tailored technology solutions to educational bodies across the UK.

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Notice Title

Management Information System

Notice Description

Provision of a Management Information System (MIS) to support the Trust's operational, academic and statutory reporting requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been awarded by way of a direct award under the Procurement Services Management Information System framework (reference Y25012). In accordance with the framework rules, the direct award was made to the supplier ranked highest on the framework. The contract is for the provision of a Management Information System (MIS) to support the operational, academic and statutory reporting requirements of the Contracting Authority. The scope includes access to MIS software, system configuration and implementation, data migration, user training, and the provision of ongoing support, maintenance and updates for the duration of the contract. The contract is classified as a services contract and has been awarded in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the terms of the framework agreement.

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded by way of a direct award under the Procurement Services Management Information System framework (reference Y25012). In accordance with the framework rules, the direct award was made to the supplier ranked highest on the framework. The contract is classified as a services contract and has been awarded in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the terms of the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f74f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083605-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£362,659 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@nexusmat.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 1XU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBOR EDUCATION PARTNERS

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