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title: "School Budgeting System"
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# School Budgeting System

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f6b62f3-828a-4fbc-9138-1a1f7dec85d5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "School Budgeting System" initiated by Southampton City Council focuses on acquiring a budgeting system for 40 schools in the Southampton region. This contract falls under the software and information systems industry category, with additional classifications in application software programming services and health and social work services. The procurement method utilised was a selective, call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 31st January 2026, followed by the commencement of the contract period on 1st February 2026, which will end on 31st January 2029. The award stage was reached on 23rd March 2026, with Access UK Ltd announced as the supplier, marking an active status for the award valued at £52,992.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and application software development, particularly in school budgeting systems, to expand their reach and capabilities. Since the process was selective with a call-off from a framework agreement, it aligns well with SMEs ready to leverage such procurement frameworks to secure contracts. Businesses located in or able to service the Southampton area will be particularly well-suited to benefit, with the delivery address specified as SO14 7LY. The ongoing partnership with Southampton City Council can facilitate lasting connections and potential future opportunities in similar public sector projects.

## Notice

This is a budgeting system for 40 schools in the Southampton region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7876719-3a48-4304-8356-6c18130f674a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,992 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,992 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7876719-3a48-4304-8356-6c18130f674a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7876719-3a48-4304-8356-6c18130f674a
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk

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