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Digital Engagement Platform - Communications App (Provision of)

City of Sunderland College

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: City of Sunderland College

Buyer Address: Bede Campus, Durham Road, Sunderland, UKC23, SR3 4AH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Katrina Foster

Contact Email: procurement@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
0.0 GBP
Gross: 0 GBP
Published
19 Jan 2026, 15:58
Deadline
24 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
32412000 - Communications network
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): AED 0

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-27T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-26T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Pricing (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Mobilisation & Exit (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Added Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

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