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title: "CA15450 - Dixons Academies Trust - iTrent Software - Direct Award"
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# CA15450 - Dixons Academies Trust - iTrent Software - Direct Award

Buyer: DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60ab3696-68e9-45d4-b65e-8a1f450e1196

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## Summary

The Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, located in Bradford (BD5 7RR), has completed the procurement process for the iTrent software, awarding the contract to Softcat PLC via a direct award through the CCS framework RM6194. This tender, classified under the "Accounting software package" industry category, was officially awarded on 4th March 2025. The contract is valued at £541,345.56 and spans a period from 29th March 2025 to 28th March 2030. The procurement process utilised a direct award method for the acquisition of back office software, primarily aimed at SMEs.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and accounting software solutions. SMEs in particular will find this tender advantageous due to its suitability criteria that favours small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive back-office software can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and strengthen their portfolio with a high-value, long-term agreement. The contract's extensive scope, covering various regions, including the United Kingdom and international territories, further enhances its attractiveness for growth-oriented tech firms.

## Notice

Dixons Academies Trust were looking for iTrent software and chosen to Direct Award to Softcat via the CCS framework RM6194 for the provision of Back Office Software To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15450. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15450 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6a9ae5-3cf5-414c-9303-bc29c1425e27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £541,345 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £541,345 |
| 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 | DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD5 7RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Little Horton |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48443000 - Accounting software package

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6a9ae5-3cf5-414c-9303-bc29c1425e27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6a9ae5-3cf5-414c-9303-bc29c1425e27
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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