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Award Notice 25/029

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council has recently concluded the award stage of its procurement process for a Cemetery Management Software, selected as part of a G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract, valued at £42,000, has been awarded to GSS (NI) Limited (Plotbox) and will commence from 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year. This procurement involves a selective process tailored to industry-specific software needs and is a part of the broader framework agreement. The Council is based in Tamworth, England, with services focusing on developing an effective bereavement management system. The postal code for delivery is B79 7BZ, emphasising its local impact.

This awarded tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on industry-specific applications such as cemetery management. SMEs in the software industry will find this contract favourable, providing a platform to showcase innovative solutions within a predefined framework, enhancing market presence through collaboration with Tamworth Borough Council. By being part of the G-Cloud 14 framework, businesses can leverage this successful partnership model to expand their portfolio and apply their expertise in similar public sector projects. This opportunity is especially suited for SMEs aiming to strengthen their foothold in the niche of public management systems.

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Notice Title

Award Notice 25/029

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition. Tamworth Borough Council has awarded the contract using G-Cloud 14 Lot 2 to GSS (NI) Limited (Plotbox) for Cemetery Management Software. The contract expires 31 March 2029 and includes the option for a further 1 year extension period. The value for the initial term of the contract is PS42,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a321014-9e0d-4e89-a7ab-3168a1966513
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSS (NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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