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Highways Improvement Software

DUDLEY MBC

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Highways Improvement Software" contract has been completed. The buying organisation, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Dudley MBC), located in Dudley, England, facilitated this process under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement was carried out as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, specifically targeting software needs for highway improvements. The contract, valued at £138,000, was awarded on 10th July 2026, with the contract period running from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2027. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, indicating that a competitive process was managed through a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on software development and information systems, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as outlined in the suitability criteria. Companies engaged in or aspiring to engage with the public sector could find growth by leveraging similar framework agreements. The procurement by Dudley MBC exemplifies an open approach to working within structured frameworks, endorsing transparency and competitive advantages for businesses that specialise in developing solutions tailored to public works and infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Improvement Software

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract for the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) Highways Improvement Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10369544-cd0b-4d84-b1be-0c88c4366620
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
DUDLEY MBC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIETYWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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