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Provision of a Schools Management Information System

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Caerphilly County Borough Council

Buyer Address: Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, UKL16, CF82 7PG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jessica Thomas

Contact Email: thomaj11@caerphilly.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3000000.0 GBP
Gross: 3600000 GBP
Published
12 Dec 2025, 15:33
Deadline
21 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
31711310 - System for recording attendance
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Caerphilly CBC (“the Council”) are seeking a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for the provision of a comprehensive Schools Management Information System (MIS). The primary objective of this tender is to procure a solution that enables schools to efficiently and effectively fulfil statutory and legislative responsibilities. The solution must support compliance with all relevant Welsh educational regulations and standards.  The solution must provide a provision for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, 3-18 Schools, Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs).  The desired solution should streamline administrative processes, enhance data management, and improve overall operational efficiency.  It is essential that the solution minimises the need for third party add-ons by encompassing a wide range of functionalities within a single platform.  This will ensure that schools can operate seamlessly without the additional burden of procuring and managing multiple solutions.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082606-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The Council reserve the right to procure additional services throughout the duration of the contract if they assist with improving the customer experience or provide innovation to enhance the service, within the subject matter of the contract.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 3,600,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2027-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2032-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Questions (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): System Demonstration (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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