Award

Provision of RDS OARS Package

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 15:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded the award stage for the contract titled "Provision of RDS OARS Package," classified under software-related services with CPV code 72260000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With a contract value of £45,000, the project is based in Chichester, South East, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2028. The award was finalised on 29th December 2025, with the official notice published on 16th January 2026.

This contract offers significant growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in software services. However, the procurement process was selective, drawing from a framework, which might limit the opportunity to framework participants. Businesses providing software-related services akin to the scope of this project could benefit from engaging similarly structured tenders in the future. Operational Research in Health Limited, an SME, was the successful supplier in this instance, highlighting the feasible participation and success for small to medium enterprises in the public sector contract arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of RDS OARS Package

Notice Description

C23419

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e10657a-f0f0-4a56-bd5e-5626c4bb8ecd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9afc13-4e15-4204-a7cf-994c2d2bdd2d
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
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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
CHCIHESTER
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

OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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