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Provision of Educational Learner software platforms

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Educational Learner software platforms, awarding a three-year contract to Advanced Computer Software Group Limited. This contract involves the deployment of Smart Assessor, Pro Solution, and Education Analytics platforms and is valued at £230,215.34. The procurement falls under the services category within the software-related services industry. It follows a limited procurement method through a direct award under the CCS Vertical Applications Solutions framework, indicating a customised procurement strategy without prior publication of a call for competition. Although the contract completion was established on 12th May 2026, it was originally signed on 1st April 2025, with procurement activities taking place in the UKE11 region, namely Hull.

This procurement represents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in software-related services like educational technologies. Although the contract has been directly awarded to a supplier, the details illustrate the demand for specialised software solutions in educational contexts, suggesting readiness for future competitive opportunities in this sector. Businesses operating within this niche can anticipate potential shifts towards similar procurement activities, positioning themselves to leverage future tenders by developing specialised services and solutions tailored to education authorities' needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Educational Learner software platforms

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has directly awarded a contract for three years to Advanced Computer Software Group Limited (07851240) for the provision of Smart Assessor, Pro Solution and Education Analytics platforms through the CCS e-marketplace/Vertical Applications Solutions RM6259. The costs associated over the three years are expected to be PS230,215.34

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hull City Council (The Authority) has directly awarded a contract for three years to Advanced Computer Software Group Limited (07851240) for the provision of Smart Assessor, Pro Solution and Education Analytics platforms through the CCS e-marketplace/Vertical Applications Solutions RM6259. The costs associated over the three years are expected to be PS230,215.34

Procurement Information

It has been determined that a Direct award to One Advanced under the CCS Vertical Solutions Framework is the most appropriate and compliant route.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069646
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£230,215 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED COMPUTER SOFTWARE GROUP

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