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Provision of a Mainstream Pupil Number Forecasting Service

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Mainstream Pupil Number Forecasting Service, under the Education Act 1996, to secure sufficient primary and secondary school places. The buyer, located in Stevenage, United Kingdom, engaged this service to ensure that accurate forecasting for school place planning is available annually. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically Information Technology services, and was processed through a method categorised as below the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026, with a term lasting until 31st January 2027, and offers possible extensions for up to three years. EDGE ANALYTICS LIMITED, based in Leeds, has been awarded the contract to fulfil this requirement.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering accurate data analysis and forecasting solutions within the educational sector. SMEs like EDGE ANALYTICS LIMITED can leverage their expertise in data analysis to contribute to key initiatives surrounding education planning. Business growth is attainable for firms positioned to deliver innovative solutions and flexible services that cater to evolving local authority needs, thereby enabling them to establish long-term partnerships with public sector clients like Hertfordshire County Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Mainstream Pupil Number Forecasting Service

Notice Description

Under the Education Act 1996 there is a duty on all LAs to secure sufficient primary and secondary places. In order to do this, it is essential that a viable forecast is available for future years. As a result of the above, School Planning requires a new place planning forecast annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064eac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE ANALYTICS

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