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BHCC IT Service Management Tool

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, representing Brighton and Hove City Council, has completed the procurement process for the "BHCC IT Service Management Tool". This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and was awarded on 1 March 2026 to Softcat Plc. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £218,000 and has a term beginning on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029, with an optional extension until 31 March 2031. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the process is now in the Award stage, as confirmed in the published notice on 23 April 2026.

This tender represents significant growth potential for companies specialising in IT service management and software package solutions. Businesses capable of offering competitive IT services, particularly bespoke software solutions, can benefit from participation in similar selective procurement processes. Given that the procurement is open to SMEs, smaller firms that can meet the stringent framework agreement requirements may find opportunities for expansion through contracts with public sector entities like Brighton and Hove City Council, ultimately supporting organisational growth and regional development in the software industry.

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Notice Title

BHCC IT Service Management Tool

Notice Description

This contract has now been awarded. The contract value quoted is ex VAT. The procurement was carried out by East Sussex County Council on behalf of Brighton and Hove City Council. A possible two year extension has been built into the contract from 1 April 2029 to 31 March 2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-238f9935-3794-447f-8034-6c1412876c6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def8a5e7-760e-4360-a54b-903fd9722b83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£138,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 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
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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