Award

Digital Forms - ex SDC

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of digital forms to Granicus Firmstep Limited. The procurement process, described as a selective call-off from the CCS GCloud 14 framework agreement, falls under the 'Software package and information systems' category and was completed on 1st December 2025. The contract, with a value of £47,965.96, spans from 29th March 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an optional 12-month extension available. The project location is Taunton, England, and it is ideally positioned for businesses familiar with government digital services and software solutions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those experienced with government contracts and digital services frameworks. With Somerset Council eager to enhance its digital infrastructure, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage, as indicated by the procurement's suitability considerations. Companies capable of delivering robust digital solutions stand to benefit significantly from participating in such procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Digital Forms - ex SDC

Notice Description

Digital Forms - ex SDC Awarded via CCS GCloud 14. 1 x 12 month optional extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1efe2316-4384-44ed-916e-07fb1661c65f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fba36db-df09-4506-af36-61c5d5fbdb4d
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£47,965 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,965 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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