Award

Digital Platform Including Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Westmorland and Furness Council, located at South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, seeking a digital platform and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The key procurement stage, currently at the award phase, was conducted through a direct award via NHS SBS10175. The contract, with a value of £1,442,859, was awarded to Netcall PLC and focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, and internet support. The project delivery is set within England, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 29 November 2025 to 28 November 2030. This opportunity fell under the services category and the award was finalised on 3 November 2025, with public notification published on 13 November 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for IT service providers specialising in digital solutions and CRM systems to expand their business within the public sector. The direct award nature of the contract indicates a streamlined process, offering stability and predictability for the supplier. Companies that are equipped to deliver comprehensive digital platforms and have experience working with local councils or similar public bodies would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Additionally, the involvement of SME standards suggests a market conducive to fostering growth for medium-sized enterprises. This contract offers an excellent chance for businesses looking to leverage their expertise in IT services and expand their footprint in government contracts over a five-year period.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Digital Platform Including Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Notice Description

Implementation of a single digital platform and a customer relationship management system (CRM). The contract award was carried out through NHS SBS10175 via Direct Award. This is a contract finder award notice only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08f9ff29-f5d6-43d8-a70f-9d42883ef0d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71568843-bb3f-4b30-aa38-a9b0b74287aa
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,442,859 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,442,859 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETCALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-08f9ff29-f5d6-43d8-a70f-9d42883ef0d9-2025-11-13T17:10:43Z",
    "date": "2025-11-13T17:10:43Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-08f9ff29-f5d6-43d8-a70f-9d42883ef0d9",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "WAFC001-DN797435-57376969",
        "title": "Digital Platform Including Customer Relationship Management (CRM)",
        "description": "Implementation of a single digital platform and a customer relationship management system (CRM). The contract award was carried out through NHS SBS10175 via Direct Award. This is a contract finder award notice only.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1442859,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-03T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-11-29T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2030-11-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-245537",
            "name": "Westmorland and Furness Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Westmorland and Furness Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "South Lakeland House, Lowther Street",
                "locality": "Kendal",
                "postalCode": "LA9 4DQ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Maxine Moran",
                "email": "Maxine.Moran@cumbria.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-327477",
            "name": "Netcall PLC",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Netcall PLC"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Suite 203 Bedford Heights Brickhill Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7PH"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-245537",
        "name": "Westmorland and Furness Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-08f9ff29-f5d6-43d8-a70f-9d42883ef0d9-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-11-03T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-11-13T17:10:43Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1442859,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-327477",
                    "name": "Netcall PLC"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-29T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2030-11-28T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71568843-bb3f-4b30-aa38-a9b0b74287aa",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-13T17:10:43Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}