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Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 11:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is overseeing a procurement process for the "Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool," aimed at bolstering inclusion analytics and reporting for 18 schools in Southampton. This procurement falls within the public authority sub-central government sector, targeting services related to IT consulting, software development, and platform support. The project will be executed in the United Kingdom's region UKJ32 and uses a direct procurement method below the threshold for competition. The contract, granted to GLOBAL EQUALITY LTD, is set to commence on 30th May 2026 and continue until 30th April 2027, with a potential extension of up to six months.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education technology and consulting services, particularly those versed in industry-specific software packages and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, given the suitability criteria that cater to SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract’s requirements include platform onboarding, survey distribution, and generating valuable insights for local authorities and schools, providing room for innovative solutions and collaboration in educational IT and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool

Notice Description

Provision of pilot access to the Global Equality Collective (GEC) Platform for up to 18 participating Southampton schools, including platform onboarding, delivery of staff and student voice surveys, generation of school-level and aggregated local authority insight reporting, and associated inclusion analytics support for schools and Southampton City Council. Services will be delivered remotely via the Supplier's hosted platform infrastructure

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050810-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL EQUALITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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