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Evolutive Licence

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, culminating in an award by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, sought to acquire an "Evolutive Licence" for software package and information systems. This contract is central to various European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects, facilitating the storage of data pertinent to Enterprising Barnsley. The procurement falls under the services category with a total value of £31,980. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, based in South Yorkshire, employed a direct procurement method, resulting in the direct award to Alcium Software. The contract period spans from April 2025 to March 2028, offering services globally, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, as of 22 April 2025.

This tender serves as a key opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those aligned with similar ERDF project requirements. Considering the direct award method and the scale of Alcium Software, this contract indicates potential growth for large enterprises capable of delivering specialised software solutions. Software companies that can enhance municipal data management and support inward investment initiatives are well-positioned to utilise this tender as a precedent for further opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Evolutive Licence

Notice Description

Used in the delivery of various ERDF project. Stores data for Enterprising Barnsley including inward investment, property management and business support records.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b2f709b-77ff-4396-ab7e-539d23e7f973
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f41d06e-7b09-480b-8262-31fa335ba9ec
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCIUM SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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