Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 March 2026 to 26 March 2029
- Possible extension to 26 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2x 12 month extension options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 34514700 - Mobile platforms
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender responses and all associated documentation must be submitted electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp
Tenders returned by any other means will be excluded.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
| Pricing | Cost | 30% |
| Mobilisation & Exit | Quality | 10% |
| Added Value | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
City of Sunderland College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10001475
Bede Campus, Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katrina Foster
Email: procurement@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Website: http://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)