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title: "Flare"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e118e2ce-a55b-4f93-b9e2-635f977e452b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Flare

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e118e2ce-a55b-4f93-b9e2-635f977e452b

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a new software package and information system titled "Flare". This project falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and will primarily serve the Housing and Environmental Health service areas. The procurement process culminated on 9 April 2024 with the awarding of a direct contract to Civica UK Ltd. The service will be operational in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, from 23 April 2024 to 29 September 2026. The total contract value is £196,478 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those proficient in regulatory and licensing services applications, to engage with public sector projects. Although it was awarded directly to a single supplier through the Back Office Software framework, the scope of the project highlights the importance of innovative solutions in municipal service management. Businesses looking to partner or compete in similar projects can benefit from understanding the requirements and procurement strategies employed by major public agencies like Sheffield City Council.

## Notice

The application enables the Client to provide an inventory for Regulatory and Licensing Services. The one application is used within the two service areas of Housing and Environmental Health. The former is part of the wider Place Systems Review project which is to source an alternative solution. The decision taken to award this contract was made on 09/04/2024. The contract award was made as a Call Off from Back Office Software framework, RM6194 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/6ea2f496-f702-4448-8a88-0768d859966c |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2024 - 29 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,478 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,468 |
| 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 | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea2f496-f702-4448-8a88-0768d859966c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea2f496-f702-4448-8a88-0768d859966c
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90600&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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