Award

Direct Award under KCS Software Framework for Schools Information Management System (SIMS) 21/22 - 22/23

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Mar 2021 at 10:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a direct award under the KCS Software Framework for the Schools Information Management System (SIMS) for the 2021/22 to 2022/23 academic years. The buying organisation is Liverpool City Council, located at 4th Floor, Cunard Building, Liverpool, UK. The award, valued at £570,000, has been completed and was officially awarded on 23rd March 2021. The contract period commences on 1st April 2021 and extends to 31st March 2023. Notably, the procurement method used for this contract was a direct award, indicating a streamlined selection process.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the educational software sector, particularly those capable of providing robust information management systems tailored for schools. Companies that specialise in educational technology and software solutions would find this tender particularly suitable, as the buying organisation seeks to implement effective management tools in an educational context. As the contract has been awarded to Capita ESS, prospective suppliers should prepare to engage in future opportunities or similar contracts within the public sector that aim to enhance educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award under KCS Software Framework for Schools Information Management System (SIMS) 21/22 - 22/23

Notice Description

Direct Award under KCS Software Framework for Schools Information Management System (SIMS) 21/22 - 22/23

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf98ac01-150a-49c8-9e37-23bf1d100d38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddaf0209-dfa8-44ec-ab40-85f553d72d97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA ESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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