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title: "Direct Award under KCS Software Framework for Schools Information Management System (SIMS) 21/22 - 22/23"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-23"
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# Direct Award under KCS Software Framework for Schools Information Management System (SIMS) 21/22 - 22/23

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf98ac01-150a-49c8-9e37-23bf1d100d38

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award under the KCS Software Framework for the Schools Information Management System (SIMS) for the 2021/22 to 2022/23 academic years. The buying organisation is Liverpool City Council, located at 4th Floor, Cunard Building, Liverpool, UK. The award, valued at £570,000, has been completed and was officially awarded on 23rd March 2021. The contract period commences on 1st April 2021 and extends to 31st March 2023. Notably, the procurement method used for this contract was a direct award, indicating a streamlined selection process. 

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the educational software sector, particularly those capable of providing robust information management systems tailored for schools. Companies that specialise in educational technology and software solutions would find this tender particularly suitable, as the buying organisation seeks to implement effective management tools in an educational context. As the contract has been awarded to Capita ESS, prospective suppliers should prepare to engage in future opportunities or similar contracts within the public sector that aim to enhance educational services.

## Notice

Direct Award under KCS Software Framework for Schools Information Management System (SIMS) 21/22 - 22/23

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddaf0209-dfa8-44ec-ab40-85f553d72d97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £570,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £570,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA ESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddaf0209-dfa8-44ec-ab40-85f553d72d97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddaf0209-dfa8-44ec-ab40-85f553d72d97
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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