Award

Send Resource Allocation Tool

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Apr 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for developing a resource allocation tool for the SEND service to assist in decision-making regarding funding levels for children's Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The contract, valued at £97,982 GBP, has been awarded to Imosphere Ltd through the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement using a direct award procurement method. Starting on 6th April 2025 and lasting until 5th April 2028, the tool will serve the Yorkshire and Humber region, falling under the software package and information systems industry category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in developing bespoke software solutions, particularly those targeting educational and health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given the nature of the service required and the value of the contract. Companies with expertise in creating efficient resource allocation systems and similar tools can demonstrate their capabilities in fulfilling public sector needs, supporting the strategic objectives of local government initiatives.

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Notice Title

Send Resource Allocation Tool

Notice Description

Resource allocation system/Education Banding Tool that allows Sheffield City Council's SEND service make decisions about levels of funding for individual children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The decision taken to award this contract was made on 13th March 2025. The contract award was made as a Call Off from G-Cloud 13 G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) using Key Criteria Search which resulted in a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b8aaebe-1baa-4ca7-846d-f3e2a8b9f970
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267ca290-12af-4dfd-b8a0-46278d175aaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£97,982 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,982 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael Ackernley
Contact Email
rachael.ackernley@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMOSPHERE

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