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FFT Aspire

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a direct procurement process for the provision of schools' attainment and attendance data under the title "FFT Aspire". This project, classified in the goods category and aimed at educational institutions, utilises systems for recording attendance and educational software packages. The procurement method employed was below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract, awarded to FFT Aspire, started on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st August 2026, with a total contract value of £32,365.33. The award was finalised on 3rd February 2026, and the delivery location is within the UKE2 region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement process offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational software and data analysis, particularly those with established connections within the realm of educational services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can innovate in school performance tracking and offer scalable data solutions would find this venture suitable. It represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education technology sector to collaborate with public authorities, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their market presence through governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

FFT Aspire

Notice Description

Provision of schools attainment and attendance data to support target setting and tracking pupil progress in schools. The schools' data is sold to LA maintained schools via an NYES contract as part of its traded offer each year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

31711310 - System for recording attendance

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,365 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FFT ASPIRE

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