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title: "Studybugs Alternative Provision Manager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612cb"
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# Studybugs Alternative Provision Manager

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612cb

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement for the implementation of the Studybugs Alternative Provision Manager, a cloud-based system designed to enhance attendance monitoring and quality assurance for pupils in Alternative Provision and EOTIS placements. This initiative automates data collection and bolsters safeguarding compliance across all EHCP-funded placements. The procurement process was direct and below threshold, avoiding competition, with the contract awarded to Studybugs Limited. The contract covers delivery within the UKH24 region and falls under the software package and information systems industry category. Key dates include the contract's active period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, culminating in a gross contract value of £32,400.

This opportunity underscores significant growth potential for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering innovative cloud-based systems. Organisations that can swiftly adapt and meet specific governmental and educational compliance requirements will find this procurement landscape beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital transformation for public education infrastructure are ideally positioned to compete in such tenders, fostering long-term growth through partnerships with public authorities like Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

Waiver - Sole Trader Reasons - Implementation of Studybugs AP Manager, a cloud based system that provides live attendance and quality-assurance monitoring for all pupils in Alternative Provision and EOTIS (education other than in school) placements. Enables statutory oversight, automates data collection, and supports safeguarding compliance across all EHCP-funded placements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008384-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDYBUGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008384-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008384-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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