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COV - 22508 - SIMS support services to schools

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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27 May 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract titled "COV - 22508 - SIMS support services to schools," which falls under the industry categories of software packages and information systems, as well as IT services including consulting and support. This award pertains to the provision of support services for schools using SIMS products. The procurement process was completed using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 30th September 2024, commenced on 1st October 2024, and is set to end on 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £52,002.46. This service will operate primarily in Coventry, United Kingdom.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering related IT services. Companies similar to Education Software Solutions Ltd, who are the contract suppliers, would find themselves well-suited for such contracts, especially if they offer robust SIMS support services. Enterprises familiar with public authority procurement processes and those able to provide similar IT services to educational institutions should consider pursuing opportunities in this area, enhancing their public sector portfolio with strategic partnerships and contracts.

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Notice Title

COV - 22508 - SIMS support services to schools

Notice Description

Contract to enable CCC to provide SIMS support services to schools using the SIMS products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05275a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027878-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,335 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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