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title: "Schools Management Information System (SIMS) Support"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Schools Management Information System (SIMS) Support

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eda2ac4e-eaf5-4c63-abe3-a823e3ca5553

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Schools Management Information System (SIMS) Support. The contract, valued at £15,124 in GBP, was awarded to Education Software Services Ltd. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a tender period ending on 28th February 2024. The contract period spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at supporting essential school functions in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This opportunity to provide SIMS support presents a lucrative chance for businesses operating in the software support services sector. Companies with expertise in managing Student Management Information Systems (MIS) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should take note of the direct award procurement method and the specific service requirements outlined by Sheffield City Council. The contract, awarded for a 12-month period, signifies a commitment by the council to continue supporting the SIMS system in schools and academies, providing a stable and essential service for educational establishments in the region.

## Notice

SIMS is a Student Management Information System (MIS) hosted by Capita ESS used in schools and acadamies, maintained by Sheffield City Council (SCC) which fulfils essential school functions. The contract award was agreed for 12 months to enable SCC's continued support of the SIMS system in schools and academies. The award is approved , decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e22dbb-57eb-4338-aa0f-97593fce67c6 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,124 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,124 |
| 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 | EDUCATION SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2024 at 19:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e22dbb-57eb-4338-aa0f-97593fce67c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e22dbb-57eb-4338-aa0f-97593fce67c6
  15th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79139&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

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