Award

eTendering Software

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2025 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Herefordshire Council, involves a direct award for eTendering software, classified under procurement software services (CPV code: 48490000). The contract was awarded to TET Ltd, with its term starting on 5 June 2025 and ending on 31 March 2028, with possible extensions. Located in the West Midlands, England, this procurement falls under the award stage as of 16 June 2025. The value of the contract is £32,930.58. Herefordshire Council, based at Council Offices, Plough Lane, Hereford, played the role of the buyer in this direct award process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in developing or managing procurement software systems, especially those classified as SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises). The eTendering software market is lucrative for tech firms looking to expand their reach within governmental and public service sectors. SMEs with expertise in digital workplace solutions and software development could find a successful path for growth in securing contracts like these, as the procurement method encourages direct negotiation, often favouring small businesses due to its streamlined approach.

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Notice Title

eTendering Software

Notice Description

Call-off from NHS SBS 'Digital Workplace Solutions' (SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) for an eTender/eSender software system and licences. Contract term: until 31 March 2026, with two optional 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b778361-4bf1-4f77-8f21-d497be71b1cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e8d348-46a6-4933-b19c-cc4f3bdc9559
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

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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