Award

Integrated People Solution

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Award

25 Jun 2025 at 20:43

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Integrated People Solution" through a direct award to The Access Group. This contract focuses on software packages and information systems, classified under the CPV code 48000000, with a specific emphasis on industry-specific software packages (CPV code 48100000). The procurement involved a direct award method, and the award was completed on 25th June 2025. The contract runs from 27th August 2025 to 26th June 2030, aiming to maintain continuity of a business-critical software agreement across regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others. The tender was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those with expertise in providing industry-specific software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well positioned to compete in similar tenders, given their innovative capabilities and ability to provide tailored solutions swiftly. Engaging in contracts like this can bolster a company's portfolio and prove its capability to handle long-duration agreements that are essential for critical operations within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Integrated People Solution

Notice Description

The continuation of this business-critical software agreement via a direct award is essential as it would be detrimental if the provider changed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6359b957-d905-48c1-b6a8-182ab8a022d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e1c4c19-22c3-4e4c-b76a-6afa20f24564
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,244,135 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 26 Jun 2030 4-5 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ACCESS GROUP

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