---
title: "Provision and Support of a Local Authority Education Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f52b"
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# Provision and Support of a Local Authority Education Management System

Buyer: BURY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f52b

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## Summary

Bury Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision and support of a Local Authority Education Management System. This public procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically targeting the education sector. The tender is at the active stage and is set to close for submissions at 12 noon on Tuesday, 21st December 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2022, lasting for four years until 31st August 2026, with a possibility of extension for an additional two years. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically via The Chest.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software developers and IT service providers specialising in education systems. Businesses with a proven track record, particularly those that possess experience with live educational clients, will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on improving data quality and the automation of school data collection emphasises the demand for innovative solutions tailored to enhance operational efficiency for local authorities. Potential bidders should demonstrate capabilities in managing pupil data and work collaboratively with educational institutions to support statutory requirements.

## Notice

Local Authority Education Management System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bury Council is seeking an Education Management System to achieve a more efficient and automated method of collecting data from its schools. The system will improve the data quality and timeliness of pupil data to support the Council's statutory and business requirements. The requirement is split into three distinct areas: - Core pupil data and school data imports - Admissions and transfers - Early years providers and funding Bidders must have a minimum of three 'live' customers with their proposed education system and must be capable of recording and storing all Department of Education CBDS child fields relevant to the areas above. The contract is expected to commence on the 1st September 2022 for a period of 4 years, to 31st August 2026, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Tuesday 21st December 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028094-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BURY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028094-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bury.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8a6f4cee-5441-ec11-810e-005056b64545

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