Award

Schools Management Information System (SIMS) Support

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Apr 2024 at 19:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Schools Management Information System (SIMS) Support. The contract, valued at £15,124 in GBP, was awarded to Education Software Services Ltd. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a tender period ending on 28th February 2024. The contract period spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at supporting essential school functions in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This opportunity to provide SIMS support presents a lucrative chance for businesses operating in the software support services sector. Companies with expertise in managing Student Management Information Systems (MIS) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should take note of the direct award procurement method and the specific service requirements outlined by Sheffield City Council. The contract, awarded for a 12-month period, signifies a commitment by the council to continue supporting the SIMS system in schools and academies, providing a stable and essential service for educational establishments in the region.

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Notice Title

Schools Management Information System (SIMS) Support

Notice Description

SIMS is a Student Management Information System (MIS) hosted by Capita ESS used in schools and acadamies, maintained by Sheffield City Council (SCC) which fulfils essential school functions. The contract award was agreed for 12 months to enable SCC's continued support of the SIMS system in schools and academies. The award is approved , decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eda2ac4e-eaf5-4c63-abe3-a823e3ca5553
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e22dbb-57eb-4338-aa0f-97593fce67c6
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

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,124 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,124 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
Rachael Ackernley
Contact Email
rachael.ackernley@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734567

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

EDUCATION SOFTWARE SERVICES

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