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30 Jul 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

Gedling Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of Iken Cloud Legal Case Management and Time Recording software and associated services, as part of a call-off from Lot 2 of the GCloud 14 Framework for Cloud Software. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems category (CPV code: 48000000), culminated with an active award on 24th July 2026. The contract, valued at £46,934.40, spans a core period of two years, commencing on 27th July 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method was selective, utilising a framework agreement, to serve the location of NG5 6LU in Arnold, Nottingham, England.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems. Businesses with expertise in cloud-based legal and time management solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain. The collaboration with established councils such as Gedling Borough Council can significantly expand their client base and portfolio, setting a precedent for future projects within similar government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Cloud Legal Case Management and Time Recording software and associated services

Notice Description

Provision of Iken Cloud Legal Case Management and Time Recording software and associated services. Contract call-off from Lot 2 GCloud 14 Framework for Cloud Software. 2 year core contract, end date includes 1x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66c5fd8d-0ee4-4e40-a8ea-e8c03d7d5431
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d5d2e5-24ee-4e47-bf59-1fd7dbeb046c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£46,934 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,934 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 3-4 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
GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6LU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IKEN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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