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Schools MI System - Finance Requirement

North Tyneside Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council is the buying organisation for a procurement titled "Schools MI System - Finance Requirement," focused on the education finance sector located in North Tyneside, UK. The process is at the award stage, having commenced on 1st April 2026 and slated to conclude by 31st March 2027. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically IT-related services for schools, aiming to maintain their financial management system to ensure continuity and avoid disruptions. A direct procurement method, described as "below threshold - without competition," has been utilised to award the contract to Arbor Education Partners Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London. The award notice was published on 24th April 2026, underscoring the importance of maintaining stability during planning cycles within the education sector. The milestone for signature was scheduled for 24th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those skilled in managing financial systems for educational institutions. The direct procurement approach indicates that companies with established relationships with sub-central government authorities are better positioned to gain such contracts. Firms that specialise in consulting, software development, and IT support for public sector education systems would find a strategic fit in competing for similar opportunities. Ensuring adherence to ongoing updates and support which strengthen compliance and financial governance can help suppliers build lasting partnerships, driving business growth through sustained engagement with public authorities like North Tyneside Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Schools MI System - Finance Requirement

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council requires the continuation of their Schools MI System - Finance Module. The Authority needs to maintain the existing finance system as it provides schools with an integrated, user-friendly platform that streamlines budgeting, purchasing, and financial reporting, making it easier for staff to maintain accurate, real-time oversight of school finances. Retaining the current system for an additional year offers stability during planning cycles, avoids the disruption and cost of transitioning to a new system, and ensures continuity of data, workflows, and staff confidence. It also allows schools to fully embed existing processes, maximise the value of previous training and configuration, and take advantage of ongoing updates and support that strengthen compliance and financial governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037713-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£29,145 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Tyneside Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARBOR EDUCATION PARTNERS LIMITED

Arbor Education Partners Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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