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title: "2707/MH Timetabling Software License Renewal"
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# 2707/MH Timetabling Software License Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e23849d-f0f5-49b0-ab1d-2acbfdaa0f3c

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a procurement process for the renewal of a timetabling software licence, identified as tender 2707/MH. This procurement, classified under the planning systems industry category, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £300,565 and covers the period from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2023. The procurement was initiated prior to the contract period, with the tender period closing on 30 November 2020.

This contract for the timetabling software renewal presents various opportunities for software businesses, particularly those focused on administration software and planning systems. Companies with experience in providing software licenses and maintenance, as well as those classified as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this to be a suitable area for competition. The established supplier for this contract is Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited, which highlights the potential for alternative providers to enter the market should new opportunities arise in future procurements.

## Notice

The University uses CMIS from Advanced Business Solutions for it's timetabling software. A direct award was made under RM3821 DAS for the ongoing licensing and maintenance of this solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e040f71-390b-401e-8824-c5b95568022b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,565 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,565 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30196000 - Planning systems
- 30199790 - Timetables
- 48219300 - Administration software package

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e040f71-390b-401e-8824-c5b95568022b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e040f71-390b-401e-8824-c5b95568022b
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

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