Award

Flare

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a new software package and information system titled "Flare". This project falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and will primarily serve the Housing and Environmental Health service areas. The procurement process culminated on 9 April 2024 with the awarding of a direct contract to Civica UK Ltd. The service will be operational in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, from 23 April 2024 to 29 September 2026. The total contract value is £196,478 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those proficient in regulatory and licensing services applications, to engage with public sector projects. Although it was awarded directly to a single supplier through the Back Office Software framework, the scope of the project highlights the importance of innovative solutions in municipal service management. Businesses looking to partner or compete in similar projects can benefit from understanding the requirements and procurement strategies employed by major public agencies like Sheffield City Council.

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Notice Title

Flare

Notice Description

The application enables the Client to provide an inventory for Regulatory and Licensing Services. The one application is used within the two service areas of Housing and Environmental Health. The former is part of the wider Place Systems Review project which is to source an alternative solution. The decision taken to award this contract was made on 09/04/2024. The contract award was made as a Call Off from Back Office Software framework, RM6194 using Key Criteria Search which resulted in a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e118e2ce-a55b-4f93-b9e2-635f977e452b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea2f496-f702-4448-8a88-0768d859966c
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,478 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,468 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2024 - 29 Sep 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.rushton@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

CIVICA

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