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Plotbox via CCS G Cloud 14 Digital Marketplace

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2026 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, Stevenage Borough Council successfully awarded a contract to GSS (NI) Limited for the provision of cemetery management software titled "Plotbox via CCS G Cloud 14 Digital Marketplace." The award, completed as of 30th April 2026, is part of a framework agreement under the CPV classification "Industry specific software package" with a total contract value of £36,000. The location specified for the delivery is the East of England, United Kingdom. This process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period extends from 30th April 2026 to 29th March 2029, with an additional one-year extension option.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with local government projects and expand their service offerings within the software industry. It highlights the importance of industry-specific solutions and opens up avenues for companies excelling in software development and digital marketplace solutions to collaborate with public sector entities. Successful engagement in such projects can foster growth, showcase expertise, and establish further relationships with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plotbox via CCS G Cloud 14 Digital Marketplace

Notice Description

Cemetery Management Software Additional information: This contract has an additional 1 year extension option

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76f29b71-21a4-43bf-8be5-662bd10c3d58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8299cf0-68d0-4afe-bdaa-7520434a0d72
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 2-3 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
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSS (NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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