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Confirm Enterprise Asset Management

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Sussex County Council involves a contract for "Confirm Enterprise Asset Management," a highways asset management tool. The project falls within the software-related services sector, specifically under the CPV code 72260000, and takes place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, particularly in Chichester, with the postal code PO19 1RQ. As of 8th September 2025, the procurement stage has reached the award phase, following a direct procurement method using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £2,700,000, commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st May 2032, providing a seven-year engagement for the selected supplier, BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE LTD, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This contract presents substantive growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and asset management tools, especially those that can offer competitive, innovative solutions to public sector organisations. Companies with expertise in software services and a proven ability to handle long-term contracts will find this an advantageous venture, as it involves the delivery of sophisticated management tools for public infrastructure. The procurement method's suitability for SMEs indicates a preference for agile companies capable of providing tailored, effective asset management solutions.

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Notice Title

Confirm Enterprise Asset Management

Notice Description

Highways asset management tool

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36be4586-efab-400b-bb32-665ca814ab61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e790076d-7ee9-4c11-9a3e-8e82d8c4f5ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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