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ESS Contract for SIMS Support to Schools

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2024 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed the procurement process for an "ESS Contract for SIMS Support to Schools", classified under Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). This contract involves ongoing support and maintenance provided by Education Software Solutions. The location for this contract is in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024 and the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2027. This procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, and the final contract value is £40,001 GBP. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award being made on 22nd October 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in education software and support services to expand their clientele by securing long-term contracts with public sector entities like Newcastle City Council. While this specific opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale suppliers with experience in software package implementation and information system support will find this area lucrative for establishing strong relationships within the public education sector. This sector is essential for ensuring that technological needs within schools are met efficiently and sustainably.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESS Contract for SIMS Support to Schools

Notice Description

Ongoing Support and Maintenance contract with Education Software Solutions for SIMS support in schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a138515a-532c-47ea-86e3-cc915fa651d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9f8814-2345-4539-a023-41e16edd8156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£40,001 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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