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25 Jun 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed a procurement process for a Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS), aimed at enhancing the planning and management of academic workloads. This contract involves hosting, system upgrades, and technical support, provided by Simitive Limited under a Software as a Service (SaaS) arrangement. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2 (Cloud Software), through a direct award. The tender was valued at £176,865.40 and covered scheduling and productivity software. The contract commenced on 28th February 2026 and will continue until 27th February 2029, with the services to be delivered in Sheffield, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering cloud-based solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar tenders, as this procurement highlighted their suitability. By providing specialist software and technical support services, businesses can expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions, enhancing their growth trajectory within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS)

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has procured a Work Allocation Management System (WAMS) to enable the planning, modelling, allocation, and reporting of academic workloads. The contract includes provision of hosting, system upgrades, and technical support. This procurement was conducted via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2 (Cloud Software), using a direct award. The solution is delivered on a Software as a Service (SaaS) basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a97d0e42-10dc-4091-b485-2a4eafcc09d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097b2c01-538a-4ca3-8d96-ba025ba51f9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,865 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,865 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 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 HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMITIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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