Award

Provision of a Cloud-Hosted SaaS Student Engagement Portal and Mobile Application

THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE

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Award

08 May 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield College has finalised a public procurement process for the "Provision of a Cloud-Hosted SaaS Student Engagement Portal and Mobile Application," selecting Pebble Learning Ltd as the supplier. This award, dated 8th May 2026, entails a comprehensive implementation package utilizing MyDay software, inclusive of onboarding, configuration, hosting, and support services over the contract's term. With its location set in Sheffield, the process was completed through a direct procurement method, specified as below threshold without competition. The contract, covering services including software packages and information systems, computer-related services, and software consultancy, commences on 11th May 2026 and extends to 31st May 2029, with potential renewals up to 2031.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in cloud-hosted software services, particularly those with expertise in educational technology solutions. Businesses offering software packages, information systems, and computer-related services can find similar tenders appealing, especially if they support integration with institutional systems like Microsoft Azure. This tender, awarded under a direct procurement method, highlights the importance of developing relationships with public authorities such as sub-central government entities like The Sheffield College. Engaging in such projects allows suppliers to showcase their capabilities and expand their reach within the public sector, contributing to sustained business growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Cloud-Hosted SaaS Student Engagement Portal and Mobile Application

Notice Description

MYDAY SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION The procurement is for MyDay, a cloud-hosted SaaS digital portal and mobile application provided by Pebble Learning Ltd. The service delivers a single dashboard for students, staff and parents, integrating institutional systems via Microsoft Azure and Single Sign-On. The contract includes initial onboarding and configuration, ongoing hosting, software updates, data backup, disaster recovery, and standard support services for the duration of the subscription term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06946c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042394-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S2 2RL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Park and Arbourthorne
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Heeley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEBBLE LEARNING

Further Information

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