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title: "Technology forge"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Technology forge

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb894fa-7534-4ab4-990f-503b6aadfd8b

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract titled "Technology forge" under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This contract involves the Council's property assets database system, which will be used by various teams including Property, Finance, Facilities Management, and School Food Services. The procurement process was completed as a direct award from the CCS framework, RM6194, with Civica UK Limited being the awarded supplier. The decision to award the contract was made on 17th January 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 1st February 2024, ending on 31st January 2028. The contract value amounts to £971,568 and the delivery location is specified as Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of managing and maintaining complex property assets database systems. Although the contract has been awarded to a large enterprise, smaller businesses that can offer niche support services or sub-contracting opportunities related to software management, property data analysis, and system integration might find growth opportunities by partnering with Civica UK Limited or similar large contractors. The procurement being a direct award suggests a reliable supplier with robust credentials and high standards, indicating the importance of quality and expertise for this project.

## Notice

The Council's property assets database system, which is used by various teams including Property, Finance, Facilities Management and School Food Services. The decision taken to award this contract was made on 17/01/2024. The contract award was made as a Call Off from CCS 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/ab30cd52-a62e-4979-a07a-076c7d78048c |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £971,568 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £971,568 |
| 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 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab30cd52-a62e-4979-a07a-076c7d78048c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab30cd52-a62e-4979-a07a-076c7d78048c
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90593&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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