AwardedAwarded 2 April 2026
Digital Engagement Platform - Communications App (Provision of)
City of Sunderland College · Education
In brief
City of Sunderland College awarded IT and software work to Pebble Learning Ltd. on 2 April 2026.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 27 March 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pebble Learning Ltd. (SME) 4 bids received | £86,100 | Awarded 23 March 2026 2 April 2026 to 1 April 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 004461-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 004467-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 027038-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 031068-2026
About the buyer
City of Sunderland CollegeLast 12 months
Procurements
18Awards
10Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Pebble Learning Ltd.1 contract
- Softcat plc1 contract
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From notice 004461-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 January 2026, last updated 2 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.