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Digital Alerts Solution

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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01 Apr 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed procurement process, St Helens College in the UK awarded a contract for a Digital Alerts Solution, including software licences, implementation, hosting, and support. The tender, which falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," was processed through a limited competition method, labelled as below threshold. The contract, awarded to SCHOOLWATCH LTD, commenced on 13th March 2026 and will run until 12th March 2029. The total contract value is £37,070.40, with a focus on the procurement of goods, specifically within the UKD71 region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital solutions and software services, as SCHOOLWATCH LTD has been identified as a suitable supplier for this specific contract. Businesses with expertise in software implementation and support services that cater to educational institutions like St Helens College would find similar tenders advantageous, particularly when they involve sub-central government authorities within the public education sector. This procurement highlights the potential for SMEs in the software industry to secure government contracts and expand their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Digital Alerts Solution

Notice Description

Digital Alerts Software solution, licences, implementation, hosting and support Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030131-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,892 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOOLWATCH

Further Information

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