Tender

Mass Notification System

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Sunderland College is currently in the tender stage of a contracting process for the provision of a mass notification system. This procurement, categorised under services, seeks to implement and support educational safety-related software. The procurement is taking place in Sunderland, United Kingdom, with submissions due by 19 January 2026, closing at noon. Managed as an open competition below the threshold, the college is receiving submissions electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system. The contract period is initially set for 36 months, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions, starting from 2 February 2026.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software support, implementation services, and safety education. Companies that can deliver high-quality functionality and mobilisation, value for money, and added social value will be favourably considered. The competition is open, allowing potential participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it a suitable opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. It presents a chance to partner with a public undertaking, fostering business development through long-term collaboration and service provision.

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Notice Title

Mass Notification System

Notice Description

The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of a mass notification system for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Planning Information

The college have engaged with a supplier to understand what requirements are needed as this is a new requirement to the college. The College identified 4 suppliers who we feel may be able to provide a return, this was identified by the college undertaking desktop research. As a result the college have emailed the 4 suppliers with the link to the college tendering portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000409-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

80330000 - Safety education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sam Hammond
Contact Email
procurement@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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