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title: "Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS)"
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# Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a97d0e42-10dc-4091-b485-2a4eafcc09d8

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed a procurement process for a Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS), aimed at enhancing the planning and management of academic workloads. This contract involves hosting, system upgrades, and technical support, provided by Simitive Limited under a Software as a Service (SaaS) arrangement. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2 (Cloud Software), through a direct award. The tender was valued at £176,865.40 and covered scheduling and productivity software. The contract commenced on 28th February 2026 and will continue until 27th February 2029, with the services to be delivered in Sheffield, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering cloud-based solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar tenders, as this procurement highlighted their suitability. By providing specialist software and technical support services, businesses can expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions, enhancing their growth trajectory within the public sector.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has procured a Work Allocation Management System (WAMS) to enable the planning, modelling, allocation, and reporting of academic workloads. The contract includes provision of hosting, system upgrades, and technical support. This procurement was conducted via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2 (Cloud Software), using a direct award. The solution is delivered on a Software as a Service (SaaS) basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097b2c01-538a-4ca3-8d96-ba025ba51f9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,865 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,865 |
| 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 HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097b2c01-538a-4ca3-8d96-ba025ba51f9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097b2c01-538a-4ca3-8d96-ba025ba51f9b
  25th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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