Planning

Newport Schools Management Information System

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 10:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Newport Schools Management Information System," classified under the software package and information systems sector. This procurement falls under the category of goods, employing an open procedure—indicative of transparency and wide accessibility. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a future notice date set for 21 May 2026. Located in Newport, United Kingdom (UKL21), this tender invites businesses to engage in a lucrative contract valued at £2,100,000 (net) or £2,520,000 (gross), with an implementation period potentially lasting until March 2037, subject to renewal options.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies involved in software and information systems to expand their business footprint, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale educational projects. Businesses that can provide robust, scalable IT solutions tailored to the needs of public authorities, specifically within educational settings, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement aligns with Welsh devolved regulations, amplifying opportunities for technology providers familiar with regional and sub-central government requirements. The open procedure allows for diverse competition, encouraging innovative solutions to enhance the operational effectiveness of Newport's schools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newport Schools Management Information System

Notice Description

Newport Schools Management Information System (MIS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06975d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043784-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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