---
title: "Education Management Information System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-08"
---

# Education Management Information System

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601d2

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council culminated in the renewal of an Education Management Information System. This contract, classified under the IT services category, spans regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, reflecting a broad geographic expanse across the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct award under the YPO Framework without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to a compliant limited procurement method. The award, valued at £594,884.15 and signed on 31 December 2025, was granted to The Access Group Limited, marking the completion of the procurement stage as of 8 January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses adept in IT services, specifically those experienced in software development, consulting, and support. By securing contracts within the educational technology sector, organisations can significantly enhance their market presence and drive business growth. Large-scale firms similar to The Access Group Limited, with capabilities to deliver comprehensive IT solutions across multiple UK regions, are well-suited to compete effectively in such procurement processes, particularly those navigating frameworks like YPO.

## Notice

Renewal of Education Management Information System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award was undertaken under the YPO Framework, Software Application Solutions 0010095 Lot 11

Options: The contract may be extended for 2 periods of 12 months.

### Procurement Information

A compliant procurement process was used via the YPO framework, upon review of supplier submissions, a direct award was compliantly undertaken to award the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001437-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £594,884 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ACCESS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001437-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk

## Provenance

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