Management Information Systems for Camden Schools
London Borough of CamdenEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
12 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
A cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) is required for use in both primary and secondary schools within the authority. The system must be scalable, secure, and user-friendly, with pricing models that reflect the differing needs of primary and secondary education providers.
The objective is to procure a single MIS solution (or set of compatible solutions) that enables schools to manage key administrative, statutory, and educational tasks efficiently while supporting collaboration across the authority. This was a direct award procurement for a cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) for Camden schools.
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Camden Council is procuring a cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) to help primary and secondary schools manage their day-to-day administrative, legal compliance, and educational tasks. The system needs to work for different school sizes and types, be secure and easy to use, and ideally be one unified solution (or compatible set of solutions) across all Camden schools.
Requirements
- Cloud-based deployment (not on-premises)
- Scalable to work for both primary and secondary schools
- Secure system with data protection compliance
- User-friendly interface
- Flexible pricing that reflects different needs of primary vs secondary schools
- Ability to manage administrative tasks
- Ability to manage statutory compliance requirements
- Ability to support educational task management
- Support for cross-authority collaboration between schools
- Single solution or compatible set of solutions across the authority
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide a cloud-based MIS platform accessible to primary schools in Camden
- Provide a cloud-based MIS platform accessible to secondary schools in Camden
- Enable schools to manage student records and administrative data
- Enable schools to handle statutory reporting and compliance tasks
- Enable schools to track educational progress and curriculum management
- Facilitate information sharing and collaboration between schools within the authority
- Maintain system security and data protection throughout the contract term
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a direct award — meaning Camden Council has already chosen a supplier without a competitive tender. Check if you're the chosen supplier or if you're reading this for future reference.
- 2The phrase 'single MIS solution (or set of compatible solutions)' means they want one integrated system ideally, but will accept multiple products if they work together seamlessly.
- 3'Scalable' means the system must handle small primary schools (perhaps 200 pupils) and large secondary schools (1,000+ pupils) without major changes.
- 4Look for the 'statutory' requirements section in full documents — schools are legally required to report certain data to government, so the system must support this.
- 5Note the emphasis on 'collaboration across the authority' — the system needs to let schools share information and best practice, not just work in isolation.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small MIS software company, consider partnering with a larger systems integrator as a subcontractor — they may bid for the main contract and need specialists to deliver specific modules (e.g. pupil data management, financial reporting).
- This contract likely includes a social value element (even if not explicitly mentioned) — if you bid directly, emphasize any local hiring, apprenticeships, or support for digital skills in schools.
- Budget for an extended discovery and implementation phase after winning — schools are complex clients with many stakeholders (teachers, administrators, governors). Factor in change management and training costs, not just software licensing.
Award Details
The Key Support Services Ltd
Likely incumbents
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- 1
CDW LIMITED
- 2
Bytes
- 3
CDW UK
- 4
SALESFORCE UK LIMITED
- 5
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC
CDW LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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London Borough of CamdenKey Dates
Published
12 June 2026
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Notice type
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