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08 Jul 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Crematorium and Cemetery Software" project, commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council, has reached the award stage. This direct award procurement method facilitated the acquisition of administration software for bereavement services within Rushcliffe Borough Council, valued at £113,000. The tender falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and pertains to the region of England, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 24th June 2026, will be effective from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2028.

This contract offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement was awarded through the G Cloud 14 framework. The successful bidder, GSS (NI) Limited ("PlotBox"), showcases that companies with specialised software solutions catering to public sector needs, especially in digital administration services, have competitive chances. Firms looking to engage in similar projects should have a focus on providing tailored IT solutions for local government services.

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Notice Title

Crematorium and Cemetery Software - Mansfield District Council

Notice Description

Administration Software for Bereavement Services for Rushcliffe Borough Council. Awarded through G Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05a6998d-86f4-4deb-bbd3-44f3ee39b124
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9625a0f-6ed2-4cc0-aeed-454ed7e37394
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSS (NI) LIMITED ("PLOTBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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