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EBS Level 3 Support and Subscription Renewal 2026-2027

Colchester Institute

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28 Aug 2026 at 15:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Institute procured the renewal of its EBS Level 3 managed service, support and subscription package. The requirement covers managed services, software support, subscription services and the EBS Engage Customer Advisory Enterprise package. These services support and maintain the college’s core management information system, so the opportunity is relevant to suppliers of education-sector information systems, software support, managed IT services and customer advisory services. The buying organisation is Colchester Institute, a public authority based in Colchester. The contracted IT support and related services are to be delivered in Essex, serving the college’s operational MIS environment. This is a single, integrated service requirement rather than a multi-lot procurement with separate service packages.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. Colchester Institute used a below-threshold direct award without competition. Tribal Education Limited was selected as supplier, with the award recorded as active. The award date was not stated, but the contract was signed on 27 July 2026. The one-year contract runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £148,253.64 excluding VAT, or £177,904.37 including VAT. The procurement has one lot, covering the complete EBS Level 3 requirement. The evaluation basis was therefore selection through the direct-award route rather than a competitive assessment of tenders. The contract remains active for its stated period.

This award confirms ongoing demand from Colchester Institute for specialist support around the EBS Level 3 education management information system. A credible future supplier would need capability in EBS Level 3 managed services, software support, subscription administration and system maintenance, together with the capacity to support a college’s core operational MIS. Experience of working with education providers and understanding the operational importance of student, curriculum, finance or wider college information systems would strengthen a competing proposition, although those specific experience requirements were not stated as formal conditions. Suppliers should also be able to provide an integrated support and advisory service, including the type of customer advisory coverage represented by the EBS Engage Customer Advisory Enterprise package.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EBS Level 3 Support and Subscription Renewal 2026-2027

Notice Description

Renewal of the Tribal EBS Level 3 managed service, support and subscription package for the period 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The contract includes EBS managed services, software support and subscription services, and the EBS Engage Customer Advisory Enterprise package. The services provide support and maintenance for the College's core Management Information System (MIS). The contract value is PS148,253.64 excluding VAT for a one-year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082276-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,253 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Colchester Institute
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3LL
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tribal Education Limited

Further Information

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