Award

SIMS Software for Schools

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

07 May 2020 at 14:57

AwardUpdate

07 May 2020 at 14:53

Award

07 May 2020 at 14:09

Tender

01 May 2020 at 11:39

Award

30 Apr 2020 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "SIMS Software for Schools," primarily aimed at purchasing a SIMS License along with an Annual Entitlement for all schools within the council. The direct award was made through the Kent County Supplies framework for Managed Services for Business, with a total contract value of £750,000 set to commence on 29th April 2020 and running until 31st March 2025. The procurement was categorised under software maintenance and repair services, with the delivery addresses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key interactions were facilitated by Lindsey Sheen, the contact point at Buckinghamshire Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software maintenance and supply services, particularly those with capabilities in educational software solutions. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include larger firms with extensive experience in direct awards, especially those already accustomed to working within frameworks like Kent County Supplies. The procurement allows for growth potential in the educational sector as it seeks to enhance the software services provided to schools in Buckinghamshire.

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Notice Title

SIMS Software for Schools

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council has purchased a SIMS License on behalf of all BC Schools, together with acquiring a SIMS Annual Entitlement (AE) on behalf of the Schools. This was a direct award from the Kent County Supplies (KCS) framework for Supply of Managed Services for Business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec4da619-b205-4bca-ad61-ffe5f7a37e3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093c2285-1681-4238-854a-802cb21a2a2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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