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Schools Management Information System (SIMS) Support

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2024 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Schools Management Information System (SIMS) support services. This one-year contract, which is valued at £42,320, is focused on maintaining essential school functions through the use of SIMS, hosted by Capita ESS, across schools and academies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2024 and ending on 31st March 2027. This contract falls under the Software Support Services industry category (CPV code 72261000) and does not involve a specific procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in educational institutions. With Sheffield City Council as the buyer and ESS Ltd as the supplier, businesses in the software support sector can leverage their specialised skills to secure similar contracts in the future. The project, while not specifically aiming at SMEs or VCSEs, is large-scale, providing a robust growth platform for companies that can meet the demanding requirements of supporting a widely-used student management information system.

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Notice Title

Schools Management Information System (SIMS) Support

Notice Description

SIMS is a Student Management Information System (MIS) hosted by Capita ESS used in schools and academies, maintained by Sheffield City Council (SCC) which fulfils essential school functions. The contract award was agreed for 12 months to enable SCC's continued support of the SIMS system in schools and academies. The decision was taken to award this contract by the appropriate responsible officer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4efc6a08-c7bb-4975-83d3-ab9c6d75221d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610877a5-91da-495e-9e07-322f9255bbeb
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,328 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
+44 01142734567

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

ESS

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