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06 Jul 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney recently completed the award stage of a tender titled "Domestic Waste and Chargeable Services Management System." This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is regionally focused on England, United Kingdom. The direct award was issued to Whitespace Work Software Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, with the contract valued at £111,933.30, running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The relevant tender process initiated with a publication date on 29th May 2026 and reached the award phase by 6th July 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that develop software solutions for waste management operations. As a direct award, it emphasises the role of SMEs in providing innovative software systems to large public sector bodies. The engagement with the London Borough of Hackney can position businesses to enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector. Businesses with proven expertise in relevant IT services, especially those capable of scaling tailored solutions, will be well-equipped to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Domestic Waste and Chargeable Services Management System

Notice Description

The provision of Waste Management Operations software for domestic collections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ce95447-a1dd-4cac-b8cb-3d4a5925c546
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12304c04-37c6-4091-b7db-9456bc646cd0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,933 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITESPACE WORK SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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