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GB-Cheltenham: Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)

UBICO LTD

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Ubico Ltd has completed a procurement process under the Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259), awarding a contract valued at £380,525 to Bartec Municipal Technologies for a software package and information system. This contract, initiated via a direct award, is set to enhance management platforms supporting collection rounds, reporting, customer service interactions, and operational oversight. With the procurement stage being the award, the contract has a duration from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2031, centred in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large technology and software development companies specialising in information systems and software packages. Businesses offering robust and scalable solutions for municipal operations would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities of a similar nature. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not indicated as suitable, larger entities can benefit by positioning themselves as leading providers under framework agreements to secure substantial projects like this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cheltenham: Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)

Notice Description

Ubico has awarded a contract for the management platform that supports collection rounds, reporting, customer service interactions, and operational oversight to Bartec Municipal Technologies. The award of a contract called off under the Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259) of Framework Agreement by direct award in accordance with its protocol. Additional information: Call-off from a framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-343feec5-a80a-42ee-bfb4-2c39985a69ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac807552-c837-4bf8-b8a3-76da97375f46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£380,525 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£380,525 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 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
UBICO LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 9JZ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Swindon Village
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARTEC MUNICIPAL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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