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2425-44-DTS-AT Student Records System (SITS)

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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27 Jun 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed the procurement of a Student Records Management System, titled "2425-44-DTS-AT Student Records System (SITS)," to support its core operations. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method employed was a direct call-off via the APUC/UCISA Framework Agreement, with Tribal Education Limited being awarded a 5-year contract valued at £2,505,780. The location for delivery is Sheffield, United Kingdom, and the contract's effective date of signing was 26th June 2025. Key considerations in this procurement included a quality-weighted scoring system with quality contributing 70% and price 30% of the decision criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing IT services, specifically those with experience in educational software solutions. Companies with expertise in standardised student information management systems and familiarity with the Higher Education Full Service licensing model, as offered by Tribal, would find themselves well-positioned for future tenders. The procurement landscape indicates a preference for solutions that align with operational improvement programmes and sector-wide developments, making it a compelling opportunity for businesses capable of delivering innovative and sustainable IT services tailored to educational institutions.

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Notice Title

2425-44-DTS-AT Student Records System (SITS)

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University needs to purchase a student Records Management System (SITS). This is a critical system for the University supporting its core operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a long-term contract for a modern, standardised student records management solution to replace its current highly customised and outdated implementation of SITS. To meet this need, a 5-year contract will be awarded to Tribal for the provision of SITS under the Higher Education Full Service (HEFS) licensing model. This contract will be procured via the APUC/UCISA Framework Agreement, which provides a standardised costing model based on HESA student numbers. The agreement aligns with the University's Operational Improvement Programme and supports the adoption of standard SITS functionality in line with sector-wide developments.

Options: The contract is for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded via a direct call off through the AUPC Framework for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services (ITS1050 AP)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035657-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,505,780 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

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