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SITS Development Project

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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29 May 2026 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed a contracting process under the title "SITS Development Project," targeting the services category, specifically within systems and technical consultancy. The project focuses on the development and process improvement of the university's student management system. The award stage was reached with the procurement method classified as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £1,800,000, was signed on 21st March 2026. Located in Sheffield, the university supports the broader UK regions, with the procurement process culminating in an award to Stu3 Ltd.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the systems and technical consultancy field. Companies capable of providing expertise in educational administration systems, particularly those with prior experience or alignment with G-Cloud framework agreements, would find this contract notably suitable. With the demand for system development and consultancy services, firms offering cutting-edge solutions in digital student management and payment processes are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

SITS Development Project

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University is undertaking development of its student management system (SITS ). The contract includes development and process improvement around student admission and payment .The supplier is advising and assisting in these developments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheffield Hallam University is undertaking development of its student management system (SITS ). The contract includes development and process improvement around student admission and payment .The supplier is advising and assisting in these developments.

Procurement Information

This is call off contract under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a853
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050600-2026
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20262 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STU3

Further Information

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