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Pupil And Staff Engagement Tool For Schools

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has engaged the services of The Engagement Platform to provide a pupil and staff engagement tool for schools within Plymouth. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically subscription services, and the overall process status is recorded as complete. The contract, identified by the title "Pupil And Staff Engagement Tool For Schools", commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 22nd February 2027. The procurement was conducted directly without competition due to its classification 'below threshold', adhering to legal guidelines under UKPGA 2023/54. The primary delivery location for this service is within the UKK41 region, and the contract details indicate a potential option for extension depending on the tool's impact review. The engagement resulted in a gross contract value of £61,218, with the amount netting £51,015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in educational technology and engagement tools, as it showcases a demand for innovative solutions that drive school improvement and strategic impact assessment. Businesses with expertise in developing or customising engagement platforms designed for educational environments would find this contract highly relevant. Participating organisations could benefit from increased visibility and future collaborations by leveraging the outcomes of this procurement to highlight their proficiency and effectiveness to local authorities and educational bodies. Additionally, aligning with a public authority like Plymouth City Council could provide networking opportunities and establish a presence in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pupil And Staff Engagement Tool For Schools

Notice Description

To provide Plymouth City Council and all Plymouth schools with a powerful pupil and staff engagement tool designed to drive school improvement and measure the strategic impact of the Plymouth Place-Based Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064de3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012416-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,015 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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