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Education Business System (EBS)

BRADFORD COLLEGE

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the Education Business System (EBS) at Bradford College has reached the award stage following its initiation through tender. Managed by Bradford College, located at Great Horton Road, Bradford, this procurement falls under public authority at the sub-central government level. The project aims to implement a Student Management Information System tailored for Further Education, Higher Education, and vocational training organisations. The contract, valued at £152,265.60 in gross terms, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will continue until the end of June 2026. This procurement was accomplished using a method below the threshold with an unknown specific process, indicating a streamlined approach to service acquisition, focusing mainly on system and support services in the UK region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education technology systems focused on student management solutions, particularly those structured to handle complex educational data and modular deployment. Tribal Education Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating an ideal positioning for organisations adept at cloud-based solutions. Companies seeking similar opportunities should possess competencies in delivering comprehensive, often modular cloud systems like those hosted on platforms such as Microsoft Azure, capable of managing diverse aspects of learner interactions—from enrolment to assessment completion. This contract emphasises growth potential within the educational technology sector, inviting firms with expertise in system integration and support services to consider similar future opportunities within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Education Business System (EBS)

Notice Description

A Student Management Information System (SMS/MIS/SIS) designed specifically for Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE), and vocational training organizations. It functions as a comprehensive, modular, and often cloud-based (Microsoft Azure) system that manages the entire learner journey from initial enquiry and enrolment to assessment, funding, and completion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066459
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020479-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1AY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

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