--- title: "ESCC - AO - RFQ - ePEP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78aa6559-76a3-4660-9b11-54af7805a49e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78aa6559-76a3-4660-9b11-54af7805a49e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78aa6559-76a3-4660-9b11-54af7805a49e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78aa6559-76a3-4660-9b11-54af7805a49e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-13" --- # ESCC - AO - RFQ - ePEP Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78aa6559-76a3-4660-9b11-54af7805a49e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78aa6559-76a3-4660-9b11-54af7805a49e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78aa6559-76a3-4660-9b11-54af7805a49e.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract for a new IT system for its Virtual School to eGOV Solutions LTD. The procurement process pertains to the service category of software package and information systems, specifically IT software and support services. The contract, valued at £18,525, is active from 19th February 2024 until 18th February 2026, focusing on improving educational outcomes for vulnerable children cared for by the Virtual School. The procurement method was not specified, and the tender process concluded with the award on 13th February 2026. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises due to its emphasis on software-related services. The awarded contract highlights demand for expertise in software support and consultancy, which may present further business growth opportunities within the educational sector. Organisations with competencies in educational IT solutions stand to benefit, as they could offer complementary services to ensure efficient operation and continual improvement of the Virtual School's IT infrastructure. ## Notice East Sussex County Council Children's Services seeks to purchase and implement a new IT system for its Virtual School by mid-February 2024. The Council has a duty to improve the educational outcomes of looked-after children, previously looked-after children, and children with a social worker. Virtual School works in partnership with education providers, social workers, and families to do so. The students Virtual School supports may live in East Sussex or other counties. Virtual School's responsibilities include: o Ensuring the right school placements, that schools have the information they need about students, and that they provide appropriate support, including a Designated Teacher. o Tracking and monitoring attendance, educational progress, and attainment. o Ensuring effective Personal Education Plans are in place, with additional resources or tuition when required, and effective use of Pupil Premium funding. o Championing students' needs along with effective practice to promote their educational outcomes. The Virtual School has 1,115 young people on roll and is currently working with 217 different educational establishments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eeaa598-cfd2-4bdb-955d-19d9cf7f4591 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £18,525 | | 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EGOV SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48517000 - IT software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72261000 - Software support services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eeaa598-cfd2-4bdb-955d-19d9cf7f4591 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eeaa598-cfd2-4bdb-955d-19d9cf7f4591 13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex Proactis Supplier Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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