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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a SIMS Support Service"
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buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a SIMS Support Service

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99535348-4737-4a76-932b-90f8c366ff8e

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## Summary

Trafford Council is seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a SIMS Support Service," aimed at delivering Capita SIMS and FMS support, consultancy, and training. The procurement period commenced on 1st April 2017 and is set for an initial term of two years, ending on 30th June 2019, with an optional one-year extension. The total estimated budget for this contract is £157,500, and the tender closing date was 7th June 2017. The service is classified under the 'Software package and information systems' category, and delivery will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and educational systems support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given that the tender allows for SME participation. Suppliers capable of providing training and consultancy in educational information management systems will find this contract to be a valuable avenue for growth, especially as Trafford Council aims to advocate for the successful supplier among local schools and academies.

## Notice

Trafford Council is seeking to put in place an agreement for the delivery of Capita SIMS & FMS Support, consultancy and training. Whilst Trafford Council will be an advocate for the successful supplier(s) under the framework there is no obligation from our schools and academies to adopt the chosen solution. It is our intention that this framework starts on the 01.04.2017 for an initial period of 2 years. There will be an option to extend the contract for a single year by written agreement of both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc4aa65-40f8-466f-b580-cf420ecd8fbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 23 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OSMIS EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2017 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc4aa65-40f8-466f-b580-cf420ecd8fbc
- 4 May 2017 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc4aa65-40f8-466f-b580-cf420ecd8fbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc4aa65-40f8-466f-b580-cf420ecd8fbc
  4th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b0c886a5-d630-e711-80e0-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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