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30 Jul 2026 at 15:29

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17 Jul 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council, based in England at International House, ASHFORD, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Building Safety Levy System" contract, specifically focusing on software package and information systems in the services category. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The opportunity initially closed on 17th June 2026, with the contract running from 22nd July to 30th July 2026. The entire contract is valued at £112,200 and was awarded to EXACOM SYSTEMS LTD, a large-scale supplier, marking the completion of the award stage.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those qualified to participate in selective tendering processes from framework agreements. It highlights the importance of framework agreements for facilitating public sector opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses poised to offer innovative and reliable software solutions are well-suited to benefit from such tenders, enabling them to expand their operations within the public sector marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Safety Levy System

Notice Description

Call-off contract from framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ff8d598-dbfa-413d-83ee-7dba61c5d8f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e12d2de9-b744-4aae-bb42-1b93df5e4b85
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
£37,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD 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
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXACOM SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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