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Brand Management Platform

COMPANIES HOUSE

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25 Sep 2025 at 12:22

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09 Apr 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, a reputable UK organisation, has completed a procurement process for a "Brand Management Platform" with a focus on the Communication Software Package industry. The contract spans a sizeable geographic area including various regions in the United Kingdom, as well as the Channel Islands, with Cardiff serving as a key postal address at CF14 3UZ. This procurement was managed via a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold and was concluded with an award on 31st January 2025. The contract, valued at £26,236, will run from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026, marking the completion of the award stage as of 25th September 2025.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in communication software who can manage extensive regional demands across the UK and islands. Although the tender is not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses engaged in developing or enhancing brand management software can benefit from such procurement opportunities, potentially leading to further collaborative ventures with a high-profile government body like Companies House. The direct award process, coupled with a selective procurement method, ensures that businesses with a strong service and product delivery capability within this niche stand a chance to thrive.

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Notice Title

Brand Management Platform

Notice Description

Brand Management Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-310cf9f4-92b6-492d-8bc0-08dd74548a51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb370e69-970e-4225-b8dc-db265e0ff25c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,236 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,236 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIFY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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