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Abandoned vehicle software system

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the award of a project to develop an "Abandoned vehicle software system" by West Sussex County Council, serving as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services, with a location focus in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process progressed through the award stage, with the contract awarded to FARTHEST GATE LIMITED on 26th February 2026. Key dates include the conclusion of the tender period on 19th February 2026 and the contract spanning from 5th March 2026 to 4th March 2029. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract value stands at £260,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software-related services, particularly those able to support or innovate within the domain of abandoned vehicle management systems. While the tender did not highlight suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust capabilities and experience in providing software solutions to local governments may find this project advantageous. FARTHEST GATE LIMITED, a supplier with established expertise, successfully secured the contract, suggesting an encouraging environment for businesses with similar specialisations to compete for upcoming contracts in this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abandoned vehicle software system

Notice Description

Abandoned vehicle software system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67bffcd4-d060-4ab2-b75a-f8a3cf80d0cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad0956d-8c51-4622-a534-e6768c0d4435
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARTHEST GATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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