Management Information Sheet
Schools Management Information System Contract from April 2018
The current Management Information System (MIS) contract with Capita SIMS for Norfolk schools and Academies is coming to an end in March 2018. In response to requests from schools we have been looking at ways to give you more choice and more involvement when selecting the MIS system you feel best meets your needs for the future.
We will be utilising the North Yorkshire County Council MIS Framework to provide a selection of fully vetted suppliers for you to select from.
During the Summer and Autumn terms you will be able to assess the different systems on offer. We will be holding a number of "meet the supplier" days and be providing plenty of information and materials to help you make the right decisions for your School. Once you have chosen your preferred system, ICT Services can help you through the process. Training and support will be available for all the systems on the framework, brought to you by your trusted teams within ICT Services or the supplier directly.
Our aim is to give you the best choice for your school, at the best price and make it as easy as possible.
We would like to invite you to complete a survey to help us to gauge the importance of various requirements for individual schools to guide the market responses. The survey is now available via this link. (Note: if you have trouble opening the survey in Internet Explorer, try using Google Chrome.)
The survey will be open until 11pm on 28 April 2017.
FAQS
Can we stay with our current supplier?
Yes if your current supplier is on the Framework we can provide a competitive quote for you to remain on your existing system.
Can I move from my current supplier earlier than April 2018?
Yes if your current contract terms and conditions allows you to. For schools and Academies on Norfolk Hosted SIMS your contract is due to expire 31 March 2018 and we would be looking to migrate you to your chosen supplier during late 2017 / early 2018.
Why do we have to make this decision?
The Norfolk Capita SIMS MIS contract is coming to an end. The market is changing and so is the technology. This offers a great opportunity to review the MIS market and make sure we have a range of suppliers and solutions in place for your school now and for the future.
What are the benefits?
By bringing the companies together on a framework we can all benefit from cost savings due to bulk purchasing. Some schools have already moved to other suppliers so there seems to be an appetite to try other products. By having a vetted list we can ensure schools get the best product and that your data is handled securely and the proper support and training is in place.
Will ICT Services still help us?
Yes - so far all of the suppliers are very keen that we continue giving you support. They recognise the value of the relationship we have with our schools and the knowledge and unrivalled expertise we have built up over many years. ICT Services teams will receive detailed training on all the systems on the framework.
What if I don't like any of the proposed suppliers?
You are quite entitled to go it alone. Our advice would be to look carefully at the support options and the costs and ensure the company has the relevant accreditations so you can be confident they will deal with your data in a secure manner.
Is there a cost implication?
All costs will be fully available and transparent to Schools for each MIS later this year.