This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 20:28

Planning

13 May 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council is actively seeking to procure a School Management Information System (MIS) to enhance the administrative and compliance operations of 57 schools, including primary, secondary, special schools, and the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Newport, United Kingdom (region UKL21). This tender, listed under industry categories relating to IT services and software systems, is part of an open procurement procedure with a total estimated value of £3,120,000. The open tender process began on 8th June 2026, with the submission deadline on 6th July 2026. The enquiry period is open until 29th June 2026, and the award is anticipated by 21st July 2026. This tender seeks a comprehensive SaaS solution that minimises the need for third-party add-ons, thereby streamlining operations and ensuring compliance with Welsh educational standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consultancy, software development, and educational technology solutions. Companies capable of providing a robust, all-in-one platform that improves operational efficiency and data management without additional third-party solutions are well-positioned to compete. The opportunity is particularly suited for SMEs, as the procurement process is open and explicitly states its suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises. Successful bidders will have the potential to secure a contract that spans seven years with possible extensions, allowing for sustained business growth and the ability to innovate within the contract's scope to enhance the customer experience.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of a School Management Information System (MIS) to Schools within Newport

Notice Description

Newport City Council (the Council) are seeking a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for the provision of a comprehensive Schools Management Information System (MIS). The primary objective of this tender is to procure a solution that enables schools to efficiently and effectively fulfil statutory and legislative responsibilities. The solution must support compliance with all relevant Welsh educational regulations and standards. The solution must provide a provision for 57 schools including Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Special Schools and the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). The required school management information system should streamline administrative processes, enhance data management, and improve overall operational efficiency. It is essential that the solution minimises the need for third party add-ons by encompassing a wide range of functionalities within a single platform. This will ensure that schools can operate seamlessly without the additional burden of procuring and managing multiple solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserve the right to procure additional services throughout the duration of the contract if they assist with improving the customer experience or provide innovation to enhance the service, within the subject matter of the contract.

Renewal: The contract shall be for a period of 7 years with an option to extend for a further period of up to 3 years, renewable on a yearly or for the full 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069760
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054026-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31711310 - System for recording attendance

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
21 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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