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Strategic Data & Digital Support

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Southampton City Council, sought a provider for Strategic Data & Digital Support, specialising in IT services, such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. This procurement falls under the awarded stage, with the award published on 26th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Civiteq Trading Limited through a selective procurement method known as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £499,999, commences on 31st March 2025 in Southampton, England, and extends until 30th March 2026. The key dates of the process included the tender period which concluded on 19th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry to grow their customer base and expertise, especially those capable of conforming to the high standards required for digital and data priorities in IT. While this contract is already awarded, businesses focusing on IT services should be well-suited to compete for similar selective procurement processes in the future, thus enhancing their portfolio and perhaps securing framework agreements with public entities like Southampton City Council.

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Notice Title

Strategic Data & Digital Support

Notice Description

Digital and data specialists to help implement the current and emerging Digital and Data priorities in IT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-789b6042-9d2d-4438-8f04-8f1bde350613
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a05ecbf-c4ad-4aa1-ae3e-1be7abfc7d9f
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
Not specified
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
£499,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVITEQ TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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