Direct Award of Contract to Access UK Limited via YPO Software Application Solutions Framework 1095 for provision of the Synergy Education Management System
September 17, 2026 Executive Director Strategy and Innovation (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Executive Director Strategy and Innovation authorised the direct award of contract to Access UK Limited for the Synergy Education Management System on 17 September 2026. The contract is for three years with an option to extend for two years, costing £570,642.60 initially and an estimated £951,071 over five years. The council will work with Legal to conclude the contract, establish Oracle visibility for spend, and upload the contract to the Council Contract Register.
Full council record
Decision
- 1. To authorise the direct award of contract to Access UK Limited for the provision of Synergy Education Management System for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years via YPO Software Application Solutions Framework 1095. The contract is due to start on 1 October 2026. The contract value over the three-year initial term is £570,642.60 and it is estimated that should the two-year extension be invoked then the total cost over five years would be £951,071. Further details of the financial breakdown can be found in section 5 of the Delegated Power Report.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 17 Sep 2026 |