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003498 - Spektrix - Cultural ticketing system

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2026 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a cultural ticketing system across three venues in the North East of England. This contract, titled "003498 - Spektrix - Cultural ticketing system," falls under the industry-specific software package category, with Spektrix Limited being awarded the contract through a selective procurement method. The procurement was initiated as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework, with the contract set to run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The overall contract value is £216,716. The tendering stage concluded on 29th April 2026, and the award was published on 7th July 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions tailored to the cultural and venue management sectors. The selective procurement and call-off from a framework agreement make it a favourable opportunity for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses equipped with industry-specific software expertise, especially those capable of enhancing ticketing, marketing, and relationship management systems, could see significant growth by engaging in similar public procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

003498 - Spektrix - Cultural ticketing system

Notice Description

Provision of a ticketing, marketing, fundraising and relationship management system for 3 cultural venues (Gala Durham, Empire Consett & Bishop Auckland Town Hall) Call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ded760a-f6e5-4e79-8bb8-32f99a1c469b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a6939c-622a-4aa5-bb91-714ec9392799
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,716 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,716 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
DURHAM COUNTY 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
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPEKTRIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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