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7446 - Sims Annual Software Licence 21/22

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Apr 2021 at 11:20

Award

19 Jan 2021 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council is seeking procurement for the 'Sims Annual Software Licence 21/22', which falls under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process is complete, with the tender valued at £94,000 and the contract period spanning from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022. This contract was awarded on March 31, 2021, following the tender period that concluded on April 1, 2021, and was initiated through an authorisation to negotiate procurement method. The delivery address for the service is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, postcode NE18QH.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational software and management systems, given that the service is tied specifically to Capita's own products. Companies that have experience in providing maintenance or related services for proprietary software in the education sector may find significant potential for growth through this contract. With the focus on supporting school management functions, businesses that can offer innovative solutions or exceptional service in this niche will be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

7446 - Sims Annual Software Licence 21/22

Notice Description

CAPITA SIMS is the Management information System used by a large amount of schools in Newcastle to support school management functions. As the maintenance related exclusively to Capita's own software products, there are no alternative suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21b44dae-c8ed-4cb7-97e1-4066d8957e41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76952932-ed13-4941-bce1-7d74b6ef8483
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Authorisation To Negotiate
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Wood
Contact Email
james.wood@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01912777433

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA ESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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