Contract

Studybugs Alternative Provision Manager

  • Bedford Borough Council

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-008384

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0612cb

Published 30 January 2026, 11:46am



Scope

Reference

C BBC CH 07267

Description

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.


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Supplier

Contract value

  • £27,000 excluding VAT
  • £32,400 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

20 December 2025

Contract dates

  • 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
  • 3 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Contract locations

  • UKH24 - Bedford

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

Studybugs Limited

5a Park Avenue,

Bedford,

MK40 2JY

United Kingdom

Region: UKH24 - Bedford

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

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Contracting authority

Bedford Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCV-4616-VTHL

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street

Bedford

MK42 9AP

United Kingdom

Region: UKH24 - Bedford

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government