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title: "Inspection and Resource Planning System"
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# Inspection and Resource Planning System

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f79eb4f-e239-4c08-b4dc-abb7ae3f7d34

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), based in Manchester, has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of CACI Limited's Cygnum Inspection and Resource Planning System. This contract, valued at £11,700,000, falls under the information technology services category and covers the period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement process was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has reached the award stage as of 27th February 2026. This procurement is specifically tailored to services required in England.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those experienced in delivering system support and resource planning solutions. The substantial multi-year contract not only provides financial benefits but also strengthens market position and credibility within the public sector. Companies involved in IT service frameworks are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for long-term business growth and development. Given the completion stage of the procurement, businesses should anticipate future opportunities by aligning with the framework agreements used by Ofsted.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of ongoing support and maintenance of the supplier's Cygnum Inspection and Resource Planning System for the period 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030. There is an option to extend the agreement for up to a further 12 months to 30th April 2031.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003e9d4a-b56b-4e2f-9a4b-e141b2f2ec1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CACI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003e9d4a-b56b-4e2f-9a4b-e141b2f2ec1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003e9d4a-b56b-4e2f-9a4b-e141b2f2ec1f
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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