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title: "003174 - Education Fixed Penalty Notice System"
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# 003174 - Education Fixed Penalty Notice System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b403854d-db53-4547-84a5-a6f44a0fcd84

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "003174 - Education Fixed Penalty Notice System" was handled by Durham County Council in the North East of England. This initiative involves acquiring a specialised software solution to enhance the management of education penalty notices. It was procured through a call-off from the Technology Products & Associated Service 2 CCS Framework, with MRI Software Limited acting as the supplier. The contract, valued at £84,301 GBP, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is slated to conclude on 30th June 2028. The process went through the selective procurement method and was at the award stage as of 14th July 2026.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages. It is particularly relevant to SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) which have the capabilities to deliver technical solutions for administrative processes in education. Those operating within or capable of expanding into the North East region of England may find this opportunity aligned with their service portfolios and business growth ambitions.

## Notice

To acquire a software solution to support and facilitate the education penalty notice process enabling the service to receive a significant level of referrals, process information, issue notices, monitor and track case progress such as payment deadlines and payments received in line with Department for Education guidance. Awarded via Technology Products & Associated Service 2 CCS Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d5509b-5ecc-409e-935e-7427985690a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,301 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,301 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MRI SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d5509b-5ecc-409e-935e-7427985690a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d5509b-5ecc-409e-935e-7427985690a0
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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