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title: "ESS Contract for SIMS Support to Schools"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# ESS Contract for SIMS Support to Schools

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a138515a-532c-47ea-86e3-cc915fa651d6

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has completed the procurement process for an "ESS Contract for SIMS Support to Schools", classified under Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). This contract involves ongoing support and maintenance provided by Education Software Solutions. The location for this contract is in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024 and the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2027. This procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, and the final contract value is £40,001 GBP. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award being made on 22nd October 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in education software and support services to expand their clientele by securing long-term contracts with public sector entities like Newcastle City Council. While this specific opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale suppliers with experience in software package implementation and information system support will find this area lucrative for establishing strong relationships within the public education sector. This sector is essential for ensuring that technological needs within schools are met efficiently and sustainably.

## Notice

Ongoing Support and Maintenance contract with Education Software Solutions for SIMS support in schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9f8814-2345-4539-a023-41e16edd8156 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9f8814-2345-4539-a023-41e16edd8156

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9f8814-2345-4539-a023-41e16edd8156
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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