Award

Supply of Education Management System

REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST as the buying organisation, issuing a contract titled "Supply of Education Management System." This contract falls within the industry category of Educational Software Packages, focusing on the provision and installation of comprehensive Education Management Systems. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract award date of October 8, 2025. The process, conducted as a direct award under the Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services framework agreement Y25012, was carried out using a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The delivery location is in the region UKF1, covering Nottingham, United Kingdom. The procurement was supported by REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST's strategic aim to enhance data management and communication efficiency within educational establishments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the educational technology sector, particularly those specialising in software package and information systems. The awarded supplier, Arbor Education Partners Limited, based in London, exemplifies the type of business poised for growth through this contract. With a contract value of GBP 429,308.9, other small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in similar fields could also find lucrative opportunities through involvement in public sector frameworks and direct award contracts. By aligning solutions with the needs of educational bodies such as REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST, businesses can enhance their visibility and reputation within the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Education Management System

Notice Description

The provision and installation of a full range of Education Management Systems. EMS provide establishment with the tools for the collection and management of data, providing efficient reporting and a means to communicate effectively to all stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Direct Award under the Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services Framework Y25012

Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award under the Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services framework agreement Y25012.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052370-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£429,308 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8GX
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Redhill
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBOR EDUCATION PARTNERS

Further Information

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