---
title: "Provision of a Mainstream Pupil Number Forecasting Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064eac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Provision of a Mainstream Pupil Number Forecasting Service

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064eac

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Mainstream Pupil Number Forecasting Service, under the Education Act 1996, to secure sufficient primary and secondary school places. The buyer, located in Stevenage, United Kingdom, engaged this service to ensure that accurate forecasting for school place planning is available annually. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically Information Technology services, and was processed through a method categorised as below the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026, with a term lasting until 31st January 2027, and offers possible extensions for up to three years. EDGE ANALYTICS LIMITED, based in Leeds, has been awarded the contract to fulfil this requirement.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering accurate data analysis and forecasting solutions within the educational sector. SMEs like EDGE ANALYTICS LIMITED can leverage their expertise in data analysis to contribute to key initiatives surrounding education planning. Business growth is attainable for firms positioned to deliver innovative solutions and flexible services that cater to evolving local authority needs, thereby enabling them to establish long-term partnerships with public sector clients like Hertfordshire County Council.

## Notice

Under the Education Act 1996 there is a duty on all LAs to secure sufficient primary and secondary places. In order to do this, it is essential that a viable forecast is available for future years. As a result of the above, School Planning requires a new place planning forecast annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012740-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,530 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDGE ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012740-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012740-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://edgeanalytics.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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