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Crematorium booking system - Rushcliffe Borough Council

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the development and implementation of a crematorium booking system at Rushcliffe Borough Council has reached the award stage. Managed by Nottinghamshire County Council, the tender involves a contract for software solutions within the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The system will handle bookings for cremations, maintain cremation registers, and manage memorial details at Rushcliffe Oaks. The procurement method used was a direct award, valued at £26,650 GBP, with Plotbox selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 15 June 2022 and concluded on 14 June 2024, with operations based in England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award announcement published on 24 June 2025, revealing a complete procurement status.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on niche solutions for municipal services. The procurement aligns with a direct award approach, indicating streamlined opportunities for capable businesses to engage without the extensive competitive bidding process typically associated with open tenders. The nature of the services required suggests that businesses with expertise in booking systems or ceremonial service management software would find a fruitful field for growth, potentially gaining long-term business relationships with governmental bodies like Nottinghamshire County Council.

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Notice Title

Crematorium booking system - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Notice Description

Software used for all cremations bookings, contains the cremation registers, details of memorials and records all details of dealings cremated remains at Rushcliffe Oaks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f99c388-f297-48b3-bf8e-dea16a58f752
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7969a94-a745-4bf3-8f1d-f05ea466dbe2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£26,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2024 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLOTBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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