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WPC Crimson - Investigation Management System

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "WPC Crimson - Investigation Management System," part of the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The project involves the supply, implementation, and maintenance of an investigation management system for Trading Standards. The contract, valued at £68,000, falls under the IT services category and is geographically targeted at the East of England. The procurement was conducted selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 18th June 2025, and the contract period is set from 14th July 2025 to 14th July 2029.

This award presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers, particularly SMEs, as evidenced by the selection of WPC Software Limited, an SME, as the successful supplier. Businesses that specialise in software development, consulting, and support services are well-suited for such projects, especially those capable of providing comprehensive solutions required by local governments. This tender highlights the potential growth opportunities for IT companies looking to partner with public sector organisations in delivering essential digital service solutions.

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Notice Title

WPC Crimson - Investigation Management System

Notice Description

Previously awarded. Published here for transparency purposes. Awarded Call-Off Contract for the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). Supply, implement, and maintain an investigation management system for Trading Standards at Suffolk County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cb27d98-3c23-433d-aac0-4f64709b9d45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab7eafe-ba2b-466f-9441-84fd37d0559e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2029 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPC SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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