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Schools MI System - Finance Requirement

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 12:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the continuation of its Schools MI System - Finance Module, leveraging a direct procurement method. The project falls under the IT services industry category and is considered below threshold, with no competition involved. Located in the United Kingdom within the region of UKC22, the project will maintain the existing finance system for schools, offering stability and supporting ongoing updates. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2027, with award confirmation pending, to be finalised by 1st April 2026.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those capable of providing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Large-scale operators like Arbor Education Partners Ltd, which was selected as the supplier, are well-suited for this type of tender. The initiative could foster business growth for suppliers due to the continuity required in supporting existing systems and enhancing financial governance among schools, fitting businesses with expertise in educational technology solutions and financial compliance. Small and medium enterprises may find suitability in similar ventures in future procurements, particularly those aimed at IT service improvements for educational bodies.

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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/027285-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH 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
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

ARBOR EDUCATION PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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