---
title: "Mass Notification System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff87"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# Mass Notification System

Buyer: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff87

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## Summary

The City of Sunderland College is currently in the tender stage of a contracting process for the provision of a mass notification system. This procurement, categorised under services, seeks to implement and support educational safety-related software. The procurement is taking place in Sunderland, United Kingdom, with submissions due by 19 January 2026, closing at noon. Managed as an open competition below the threshold, the college is receiving submissions electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system. The contract period is initially set for 36 months, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions, starting from 2 February 2026.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software support, implementation services, and safety education. Companies that can deliver high-quality functionality and mobilisation, value for money, and added social value will be favourably considered. The competition is open, allowing potential participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it a suitable opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. It presents a chance to partner with a public undertaking, fostering business development through long-term collaboration and service provision.

## Notice

The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of a mass notification system for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

### Planning Information

The college have engaged with a supplier to understand what requirements are needed as this is a new requirement to the college. 
The College identified 4 suppliers who we feel may be able to provide a return, this was identified by the college undertaking desktop research. As a result the college have emailed the 4 suppliers with the link to the college tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000409-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| 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 | CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 80330000 - Safety education services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000409-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000409-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000400-2026
  5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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