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Connecting People, Communities and Organisations - Digital Platform & Mobile Application

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Connecting People, Communities and Organisations - Digital Platform & Mobile Application," which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement, carried out through a direct award method, was aimed at delivering services to the Lewes region in England (postal code BN7 1UE). The tender process concluded on 30th April 2022, with a contract period starting from 1st July 2022 and ending on 30th June 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £350,000, aligns with initiatives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The most recent update to this procurement process was on 9th April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digital platform and mobile application development within the software and information systems sector. SMEs will find this project particularly attractive due to its alignment with SME priorities, and the successful contractor, Bronze Software Labs Ltd, exemplifies the type of nimble and innovative business that can benefit from such engagements. Companies capable of providing scalable digital solutions and with a focus on community connectivity will find ample opportunities to harness their expertise and expand their reach through collaboration with public sector organisations like East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

Connecting People, Communities and Organisations - Digital Platform & Mobile Application

Notice Description

This notice is for the allowed for second of two 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-122f0323-29de-42bb-91da-46a4b7176553
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31402d48-8ff1-4a00-b556-d64c505b3c77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRONZE SOFTWARE LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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