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Project and Portfolio Management [PPM] solution

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) solution, which is categorised under software programming and consultancy services. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, invited tenders from suppliers listed on GCloud 14, with an initial tender period ending on 19th September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £127,200, commenced on 10th November 2025 and will span until 9th November 2027. The procurement is intended for delivery within and beyond the United Kingdom, including territories such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, underlining its broad geographical scope.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering project management solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to apply, suggesting a focus on encouraging diverse competition. Companies like Softcat Ltd, the successful bidder, demonstrate the value offered by larger firms, but the process's openness provides room for innovation and market entry for smaller entities aiming to expand their public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Project and Portfolio Management [PPM] solution

Notice Description

The Council advertised an opportunity for a Project and Portfolio Management [PPM] solution from a potential list of suppliers on GCloud 14. The Council undertook a Clarification exercise of functionality and pricing from suppliers that responded to the Councils request for additional information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7233da6d-8595-453c-8a7c-a668527101a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/076fe8fd-76a0-4275-8f2f-1212f6233f41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 1-2 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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