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Data Pilot Software Support

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Data Pilot Software Support," focused on software package and information systems within the technology industry category. The procurement, marked as complete on 12th November 2025, follows a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £171,500 and awarded to Simpsons Associates, is set to cover the period from 1st June 2025 to 30th June 2028. The services are to be delivered in South Shields, England, with the primary objective related to data and analytical solutions utilising the Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Platform.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in software solutions, especially those adept in cloud-based platforms, like Microsoft Azure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as suitability criteria favour these entities, potentially enhancing their market presence and growth. Companies in the technology sector that focus on innovative data solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging the framework agreement model to access public sector contracts effectively.

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Notice Title

Data Pilot Software Support

Notice Description

Data and analytical solution using the Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Platform, Additional information: G Cloud 14 call off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d4c4bb2-285c-4198-b214-a6821803fa43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7108b7a-c3f3-424a-be2f-cae8517bebe6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£171,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSONS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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