GB-Colchester: 0482-PA Online Survey Software

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has awarded a contract for online survey software as part of the procurement process, which falls under the industry-specific software package category, identified by CPV code 48100000. The contract was awarded to Capricorn Ventis Ltd (Capventis) on 29th May 2026 for the East of England, UK. This procurement process was structured under a direct award via the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) for services from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with a total contract value of £35,284, and is now in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing software solutions, particularly those specialising in online survey platforms, to seek partnership or sub-contracting opportunities with Capricorn Ventis Ltd or target similar future procurement initiatives. Companies that can offer innovative enhancements or complementary services to the existing online survey capabilities may also find this contract fruitful for growth. Being familiar with government procurement frameworks like G-Cloud would be beneficial for competitors as they navigate similar digital service contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0482-PA Online Survey Software

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of an online account to develop online surveys Additional information: Direct award via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) to Capricorn Ventis Ltd (Capventis), as an established reseller and partner of Qualtrics Technology Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-015429e9-b737-4b20-8bee-456e7e6d1dc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bc36ae-cca5-43ae-a78a-cbce28fd8ba8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,284 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,284 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPRICORN VENTIS LTD (CAPVENTIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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