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title: "Access Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# Access Platform

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45580c5a-19f6-4860-9619-9a051c441ca3

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an access platform to the Research in Practice portal. This contract falls within the software package and information systems industry category and pertains to industry-specific applications. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 25th March 2025. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The opportunity spans multiple geographic locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the UK. Key dates include the tender end date on 1st March 2025.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement. The awarded contract promises stable business with the local authority, allowing for expansion into diverse regions and building a stronger portfolio. NCB Rip Ltd T/A Research in Practice has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating the Council's intent to partner with established firms in delivering high-quality educational resources through the platform.

## Notice

Access to Research in Practice platform allowing staff in CYPF access to learning via e-learning, webinars and latest research,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5231558-2646-4352-b3c5-a51812fd2867 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,870 |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCB RIP LTD T/A RESEARCH IN PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5231558-2646-4352-b3c5-a51812fd2867

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5231558-2646-4352-b3c5-a51812fd2867
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92365&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

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