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Document Management System

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 07:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Document Management System through a call-off contract via the CCS framework. Classified under the software package and information systems category, this tender involves the delivery to Ashford, England (postal code TN23 1HU), with a contract value of £48,732.42. The procurement method used is selective, indicating this was acquired from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd March 2026, while the contract is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The award was officially published on 30th March 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems. With a focus on services, the call-off contract denotes that the procurement process favours established suppliers within the framework, offering an ideal chance for large businesses well-versed in the delivery of software packages. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find networking opportunities through subcontracting or partnerships with larger firms like Idox Software Ltd, the supplier awarded this contract. Given the contract's scope, organisations aiming to expand their client base within public sector frameworks may find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Document Management System

Notice Description

Call-off contract via CCS framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58265779-e897-434d-8e79-1f307f4b71fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae53e02-8f22-4e1a-9358-79d034333d16
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
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
£48,732 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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