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title: "Award of Education Management System under Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement RM6259 (Lot 2)"
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# Award of Education Management System under Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement RM6259 (Lot 2)

Buyer: CARLISLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30701f92-8b11-474c-b648-59ddc86a6879

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Carlisle City Council for the "Award of Education Management System under Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement RM6259 (Lot 2)" has been completed. The awarded contract, valued at £781,200, was given to Capita Business Services Limited. The competitive tendering was conducted through a call-off from the existing framework agreement, specifically targeting the industry category of 'Miscellaneous software package and computer systems' (CPV Code: 48900000). The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will run for three years, with potential extensions that could extend it until 31st March 2030. The project will primarily serve the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender was at the award stage concluding on 23rd February 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and management systems. Medium to large-scale companies with robust solutions in these areas would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. With Carlisle City Council demonstrating a willingness to invest in advanced education management technologies through selective procurement methods, businesses that provide innovative and scalable software solutions can look forward to potential collaborations and contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

An education management system was awarded after a competitive procurement which was undertaken using the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Applications Solutions Framework, RM6259. All suppliers on the lot 2 of the framework were offered the opportunity to bid. Following evaluation, an award was made to Capita Business Services Ltd. The contract is awarded for an initial term of 3 years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 and there are two optional extension periods of 12 months. If both extension periods are used, the contract will end on 31st March 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e055fc-aa37-4c57-a1ac-7d217a53dc75 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £781,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £781,200 |
| 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 | CARLISLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Harraby North |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 17:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e055fc-aa37-4c57-a1ac-7d217a53dc75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e055fc-aa37-4c57-a1ac-7d217a53dc75
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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