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Access to 'The Key Governance'

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Access to 'The Key Governance'," focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the educational sector. The contract was awarded to The Key Support Services Limited, a large supplier based in London, without competition due to its status being below the threshold, as per Schedule 5 of the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and will run until 31 March 2027, with the contract value totalling £74,760 GBP. All services will be delivered in Leeds, United Kingdom, aligning with public authority sub-central government frameworks.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and educational support systems, as it involves the provision of access to the Governor Hub Subscription for schools. Enterprises that excel in software development, consulting, and digital educational tools are well-suited for such projects. Although The Key Support Services Limited secured the contract directly this time, other firms with relevant experience might find similar opportunities within the Leeds educational sector, especially those capable of offering competitive solutions below the defined procurement thresholds.

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Notice Title

Access to 'The Key Governance'

Notice Description

12 month Contract awarded to The Key Support Services Limited for access to the Governor Hub Subscription for Schools at a cost of PS74,760.00. Awarded Directly utilising Schedule 5 of Councils Contract Procedure Rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068618
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035530-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KEY SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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