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title: "539 - Maintained School Finance System (Single Provider Framework)"
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# 539 - Maintained School Finance System (Single Provider Framework)

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a8d0b24-5003-4bb4-bc16-e96089b9e8d9

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## Summary

Wigan Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a single provider framework to supply a Maintained School Finance System across its maintained schools in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "539 - Maintained School Finance System (Single Provider Framework)", falls under the industry category of Financial Systems Software Packages (CPV 48442000) and IT services (CPV 72000000). The open procurement method was used, following an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2024, and the contract will run from 28th October 2024 to 27th October 2028, valued at £800,000 GBP. The award was made on 18th October 2024 to Arbor Education Partners Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software and IT services to engage with public sector clients and extend their service portfolios in the education sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged, indicating inclusive growth opportunities for smaller and socially conscious enterprises. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive financial management solutions for educational institutions would be well-suited to this tender. The collaboration with a reputable organisation such as Wigan Council further provides credibility and potential for long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Single provider School Finance System Framework for Wigan Council's maintained schools across the Borough

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a009f5-78c6-4f99-ba46-fafda05a03ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARBOR EDUCATION PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a009f5-78c6-4f99-ba46-fafda05a03ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a009f5-78c6-4f99-ba46-fafda05a03ae
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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