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The Saffron Catering Management Solution

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for "The Saffron Catering Management Solution," focusing on IT kitchen management systems. This contract, valued at £60,651.47, falls under the services industry category of Software package and information systems, and will be executed in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Awarded to Civica, the procurement process was carried out via an exemption method. The contracting period runs from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028, following the tender period closure on 16th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of serving public sector needs. While Civica, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, the project was deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). Companies within these categories may find similar future opportunities in government-driven software procurement, especially if operating within the specified region. This aligns well with the public sector's ongoing demand for innovative IT solutions, enabling businesses to expand their presence in this market.

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Notice Title

The Saffron Catering Management Solution

Notice Description

IT Kitchen Management Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55f42c57-6c13-49c6-a6ef-444d948a24e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d6176d-e4ab-42fa-94ce-d04541eeec89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£60,651 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,651 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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