--- title: "Digital Engagement Platform - Communications App (Provision of)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06090a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06090a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06090a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06090a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Digital Engagement Platform - Communications App (Provision of) Buyer: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06090a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06090a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06090a.json) ## Summary The City of Sunderland College in the UK has completed its procurement process for a Digital Engagement Platform, specifically a Communications App aimed at enhancing interaction with students, parents, and alumni. The tender was initiated through an open competition, with the successful award granted on 2 April 2026 to Pebble Learning Ltd. The procurement process revealed a requirement for integration with existing college systems, and delivery alignment with key academic activities, such as exam results dissemination. The contract runs from April 2026 through to April 2029, with options for renewal extending potentially to 2031, underscoring a long-term commitment to this digital strategy within the educational sector. The procurement category was services, with the competition held below the financial threshold typically warranting broader EU-wide tenders. This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the tech sector, specifically those specialising in educational software development and mobile platforms. Companies with expertise in communications networks and the ability to tailor digital solutions to various user types will find themselves particularly well-suited to bid for similar contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete in tenders like this, as demonstrated by the participation and success of Pebble Learning Ltd., a Telford-based SME. The City of Sunderland College also promotes competition, allowing for electronic submissions, which further lowers the barriers for entry into public sector contracts, providing an inviting pathway for tech businesses to establish themselves in the education sector by facilitating innovative digital solutions. ## Notice The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of a communication app which can communicate with students, parents and alumni. The app will primarily be used as a communication tool to push messages out to users and a place for users to access services and find information. The successful supplier will create an app which can be adapted for different user types. The app needs to integrate with current systems as detailed in the minimum requirements and support the delivery of key activity - such as delivery of exam results. ### Planning Information The College have reviewed the “MyDay” student Portal and Mobile App in Summer 2024. This has enabled the College to create a “Cloud based” specification. Ready Education did not support the development of the specification, and provided case study material only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031068-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Award date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £86,100 | | Contracts value | £86,100 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PEBBLE LEARNING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32412000 - Communications network - 34514700 - Mobile platforms - 72212190 - Educational software development services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031068-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 17:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027038-2026 - 19 Jan 2026 at 15:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2026 - 19 Jan 2026 at 15:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004461-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031068-2026 2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027038-2026 24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2026 19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004461-2026 19th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp - https://myday.collabco.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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