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title: "CA7924 - Star Academies Tender for Software Licenses & Associated Services"
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# CA7924 - Star Academies Tender for Software Licenses & Associated Services

Buyer: STAR ACADEMIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0401ddf-b404-46d3-8952-108b487c6f78

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## Summary

Star Academies is seeking to award a five-year contract for Software Licences and Associated Services through an open procurement process. This mini-competition is part of the CPC Framework specifically designed for academies and schools, covering 29 schools with potential for further expansion. The tender period concluded on 21 December 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2021 and conclude on 30 April 2024. The total contract value is £2.5 million, and the awarding decision was published on 29 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions and support services for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-placed to compete for this contract, given its emphasis on partnership and future IT needs, which can foster business growth while catering to the evolving requirements of Star Academies. Companies that offer innovative, scalable software solutions will likely find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

Mini-competition under the CPC Framework 'Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools' for a five year contract (one stop shop) with Star Academies. This will cover 29 schools with the potential for more growth. The winning bidder will become an IT partner for IT software including any future requirements. \ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA7924.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA7924 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/f490dbe0-8a22-4b20-a821-9140aa26cb11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | STAR ACADEMIES |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f490dbe0-8a22-4b20-a821-9140aa26cb11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f490dbe0-8a22-4b20-a821-9140aa26cb11
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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