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Education Management Information System

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council culminated in the renewal of an Education Management Information System. This contract, classified under the IT services category, spans regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, reflecting a broad geographic expanse across the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct award under the YPO Framework without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to a compliant limited procurement method. The award, valued at £594,884.15 and signed on 31 December 2025, was granted to The Access Group Limited, marking the completion of the procurement stage as of 8 January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses adept in IT services, specifically those experienced in software development, consulting, and support. By securing contracts within the educational technology sector, organisations can significantly enhance their market presence and drive business growth. Large-scale firms similar to The Access Group Limited, with capabilities to deliver comprehensive IT solutions across multiple UK regions, are well-suited to compete effectively in such procurement processes, particularly those navigating frameworks like YPO.

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Notice Title

Education Management Information System

Notice Description

Renewal of Education Management Information System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award was undertaken under the YPO Framework, Software Application Solutions 0010095 Lot 11

Options: The contract may be extended for 2 periods of 12 months.

Procurement Information

A compliant procurement process was used via the YPO framework, upon review of supplier submissions, a direct award was compliantly undertaken to award the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001437-2026
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

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
£594,884 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shanara Begum
Contact Email
shanara_begum@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1215692371

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ACCESS GROUP

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