---
title: "Virtual Money Box"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06547d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06547d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Virtual Money Box

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06547d

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council initiated a procurement process titled "Virtual Money Box" under the industry category of data storage services with the aim to acquire a Virtual Memory Box for recording memories for children in the care system. The procurement, tagged with an unsuccessful status, was undertaken through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to it falling outside the application scope of the directive. The council's decision was made by an officer with delegated authority, and the project pertains to services with a delivery region specified as the UK. While the award associated with the tender is marked unsuccessful, the process was a key occurrence dated 16 February 2026.

This particular tender could foster opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems aligned with data storage services, suitable for firms aiming to expand into local authority-driven projects. Enterprises excelling in digital storage solutions and offering innovative software for memory recording, specifically tailored for youth care systems, would have been ideal candidates to compete. Although the procurement stage has concluded unsuccessfully, it signals a demand for similar services within regional and local government sectors, thus encouraging growth for businesses prepared to engage with public sector contracts to meet such requirements in the UK.

## Notice

The Council has been looking to purchase a Virtual Memory Box for recording memories for children in the Customer's care system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has been looking to purchase a Virtual Memory Box for recording memories for children in the Customer's care system.

### Procurement Information

The award is approved , decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013680-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013680-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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