Planned procurement · Notice 096245-2026
009655 - Education System - Market Engagement
- Value
- Value not stated
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- North East
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2028 – 31 Mar 2032
In plain English
Newcastle City Council is reaching out to suppliers to gather feedback ahead of renewing its Education System, which replaces the current MRI Education pupil database and case management system used from birth records through to admissions, exclusions and attendance. This is early market engagement to shape a future specification, not an open invitation to bid, and any resulting contract would likely run from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2032.
Good fit for: Software suppliers specialising in pupil data and case management systems for local authorities.
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What the buyer says
Newcastle City Council wish to engage the market regarding the renewal of Education System Newcastle City Council (‘the Council’) currently uses MRI Education as the LA’s central pupil database and case management system. It is used to store information relating to children from birth and supports statutory LA processes in all education services including, but not limited to Educational Needs, School Admissions, Exclusions and Attendance. The existing contractual arrangements are due to expire 31 March 2027 (with a further 2 x 12 month options to extend). To help inform future requirements we seek market feedback to support with the development of future specifications. Further information can be found on our E-Tendering portal OPEN - www.open-uk.org
Procedure: not stated. Published 12 Oct 2026.
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