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NEXUS Software

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NEXUS Software" contract, overseen by Ipswich Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract, classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems, is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for contracts below the threshold, and was completed with an overall contract value of £36,000. The contract period stretches from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The award was formally published on 3rd July 2026, and Destin Solutions Ltd is identified as the selected supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions to expand their portfolios by engaging in government contracts. While the procurement process is already complete, understanding the dynamics of this tender can provide valuable insights for similar future opportunities. Firms experienced in delivering bespoke software systems and aiming to serve public sector clients are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Moreover, participating in open procedures with local councils like Ipswich Borough Council could pave the way for establishing long-term relationships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEXUS Software

Notice Description

NEXUS software package

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b01f7c6-e7ee-4763-ac4d-12c5734d2c09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d870d4-87e6-4fd0-b80a-2df065c723d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESTIN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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