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title: "Send Resource Allocation Tool"
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# Send Resource Allocation Tool

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b8aaebe-1baa-4ca7-846d-f3e2a8b9f970

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for developing a resource allocation tool for the SEND service to assist in decision-making regarding funding levels for children's Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The contract, valued at £97,982 GBP, has been awarded to Imosphere Ltd through the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement using a direct award procurement method. Starting on 6th April 2025 and lasting until 5th April 2028, the tool will serve the Yorkshire and Humber region, falling under the software package and information systems industry category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in developing bespoke software solutions, particularly those targeting educational and health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given the nature of the service required and the value of the contract. Companies with expertise in creating efficient resource allocation systems and similar tools can demonstrate their capabilities in fulfilling public sector needs, supporting the strategic objectives of local government initiatives.

## Notice

Resource allocation system/Education Banding Tool that allows Sheffield City Council's SEND service make decisions about levels of funding for individual children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The decision taken to award this contract was made on 13th March 2025. The contract award was made as a Call Off from G-Cloud 13 G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) using Key Criteria Search which resulted in a single supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267ca290-12af-4dfd-b8a0-46278d175aaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,982 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,982 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMOSPHERE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267ca290-12af-4dfd-b8a0-46278d175aaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267ca290-12af-4dfd-b8a0-46278d175aaf
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=91472&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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