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14 Jul 2026 at 07:02

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council initiated a procurement process for the provision of IT services under the title "Welfare Call - Electronic Personal Education Plan for Children Looked After". This process fell within the "services" category, specifically relating to IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with the main focus on monitoring attendance and managing education plans for children in care. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication due to a supplier matching requirements on G-Cloud 14. The procurement aimed at delivering services within the Sheffield area and was covered by GPA guidelines, but eventually, the process was deemed unsuccessful as of 14th July 2026.

This procurement opportunity highlighted potential growth areas for businesses that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and supportive educational technologies. Despite its unsuccessful status, future opportunities in similar tenders may be suitable for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive digital education solutions tailored to local authority needs. These opportunities could be particularly advantageous for firms with prior experience in governmental or educational contracts, showcasing potential for expanding service offerings in the public sector. Businesses equipped with innovative solutions that resonate with public needs have the potential to compete effectively in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Welfare Call - Electronic Personal Education Plan for Children Looked After

Notice Description

Provision of Attendance Monitoring Service (AMS) & Electronic Personal Education Plan (EPEP) for Sheffield Looked After Children.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Attendance Monitoring Service (AMS) & Electronic Personal Education Plan (EPEP) for Sheffield Looked After Children.

Procurement Information

Supplier matched our requirements on G-Cloud 14 following keywords search

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065875-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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