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Summary of the contracting process

The contract, titled "Positive Behaviour System – Class Charts CT1726," was procured by The City of Edinburgh Council under the NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 Lot 2 framework. This procurement falls under the general public services category, focusing on services related to a positive behaviour system for secondary schools within the City of Edinburgh. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract completion dated 26th June 2026. The contract, valued at £542,742, was awarded to Softcat Ltd, and involves an open procurement method.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and software services, particularly those with capabilities in developing behaviour management systems. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to support educational institutions in fostering positive behaviour and effective communication within the school community would find this tender advantageous for growth. Moreover, large-scale enterprises, similar to Softcat Ltd, that can leverage such frameworks and offer comprehensive solutions via open procedures are well-suited to enter this competitive space.

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Notice Title

Positive Behaviour System - Class Charts CT1726

Notice Description

Award of contract utilising NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 Lot 2 - Ref Framework (SBS10256) for Positive Behaviour System - Class Charts

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract utilising NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 (SBS10256) Lot 2 for Positive Behaviour System - Class Charts. This system is to give secondary schools the function to record behaviours to support the individual school's Positive Relationship Strategy and to communicate these effectively with all members of school community including staff, pupils, and parents/carers in a user-friendly way.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837670
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560505
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£542,742 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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