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title: "SIMS Software for Schools"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-07"
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# SIMS Software for Schools

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec4da619-b205-4bca-ad61-ffe5f7a37e3a

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "SIMS Software for Schools," primarily aimed at purchasing a SIMS License along with an Annual Entitlement for all schools within the council. The direct award was made through the Kent County Supplies framework for Managed Services for Business, with a total contract value of £750,000 set to commence on 29th April 2020 and running until 31st March 2025. The procurement was categorised under software maintenance and repair services, with the delivery addresses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key interactions were facilitated by Lindsey Sheen, the contact point at Buckinghamshire Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software maintenance and supply services, particularly those with capabilities in educational software solutions. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include larger firms with extensive experience in direct awards, especially those already accustomed to working within frameworks like Kent County Supplies. The procurement allows for growth potential in the educational sector as it seeks to enhance the software services provided to schools in Buckinghamshire.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council has purchased a SIMS License on behalf of all BC Schools, together with acquiring a SIMS Annual Entitlement (AE) on behalf of the Schools. This was a direct award from the Kent County Supplies (KCS) framework for Supply of Managed Services for Business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093c2285-1681-4238-854a-802cb21a2a2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 14:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093c2285-1681-4238-854a-802cb21a2a2e
- 7 May 2020 at 14:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093c2285-1681-4238-854a-802cb21a2a2e
- 7 May 2020 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093c2285-1681-4238-854a-802cb21a2a2e
- 1 May 2020 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2e5ce4-957f-4bb0-badb-23b9c220a8de
- 30 Apr 2020 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fa104c-e9a5-49ca-ba28-cbf3c7033f14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093c2285-1681-4238-854a-802cb21a2a2e
  7th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2e5ce4-957f-4bb0-badb-23b9c220a8de
  1st May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fa104c-e9a5-49ca-ba28-cbf3c7033f14
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://shadow.buckinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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