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KMCIT-301 SAP Technical and Functional Support

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical and functional support for their SAP system, designated as tender KMCIT-301. This initiative was conducted as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework, utilising selective procurement methods within the software support services sector. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the contract spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential extension for a further twelve months. It underwent various stages, culminating in the award phase on 31 March 2026, with the contract award officially published on 2 April 2026. The contract with a value of £79,222 was awarded to Applexus Limited, recognised for its rebranding from Absoft Ltd as of 20 April 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the framework's suitability criteria. Companies specialising in software support services, especially those with competencies in SAP environments, are well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities. By procuring services through established frameworks, Kirklees Council ensures access to innovative solutions, enabling businesses in this industry to expand their offerings and strengthen partnerships with public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KMCIT-301 SAP Technical and Functional Support

Notice Description

Technical and functional application support for the Council's SAP system, The contract will commence on 01 April 2026 and expire on 31 March 2029 with an option to extend for a further period of twelve months. This procurement was undertaken as a call off from the G Cloud 14 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14163bd7-c5a3-4882-80ef-88807be24493
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91672582-340b-4b10-ac87-335f0a057777
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,922 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,222 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ABSOFT

APPLEXUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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