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title: "7446 - Sims Annual Software Licence 21/22"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
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# 7446 - Sims Annual Software Licence 21/22

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21b44dae-c8ed-4cb7-97e1-4066d8957e41

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is seeking procurement for the 'Sims Annual Software Licence 21/22', which falls under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process is complete, with the tender valued at £94,000 and the contract period spanning from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022. This contract was awarded on March 31, 2021, following the tender period that concluded on April 1, 2021, and was initiated through an authorisation to negotiate procurement method. The delivery address for the service is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, postcode NE18QH.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational software and management systems, given that the service is tied specifically to Capita's own products. Companies that have experience in providing maintenance or related services for proprietary software in the education sector may find significant potential for growth through this contract. With the focus on supporting school management functions, businesses that can offer innovative solutions or exceptional service in this niche will be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders.

## Notice

CAPITA SIMS is the Management information System used by a large amount of schools in Newcastle to support school management functions. As the maintenance related exclusively to Capita's own software products, there are no alternative suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76952932-ed13-4941-bce1-7d74b6ef8483 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Authorisation To Negotiate |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA ESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 11:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76952932-ed13-4941-bce1-7d74b6ef8483
- 19 Jan 2021 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76952932-ed13-4941-bce1-7d74b6ef8483

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76952932-ed13-4941-bce1-7d74b6ef8483
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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