Digital Engagement Platform - Communications App (Provision of)

City of Sunderland CollegecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06090aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£86k

Awarded 23 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

24 Mar 2026

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.

Scope

Reference
0212
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
27 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 26 Mar 2031

2x 12 month extension options

CPV classifications
32412000
34514700
72212190
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Pricingcost30.00%
Qualityquality40.00%
Mobilisation & Exitquality10.00%
Added Valuequality10.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£86k

Award date

23 Mar 2026

Contract start

01 Apr 2026

Contract end

01 Apr 2029