Award

Online Application Portal and CRM for Grants and Generation of Files for Submission to BACS

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Award

16 Apr 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of an "Online Application Portal and CRM for Grants and Generation of Files for Submission to BACS". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with additional classification as an "Application service provider". The total contract value is £38,000 and covers the region of the South East in the United Kingdom. The call-off contract from a framework agreement runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering software solutions and application services. The awarded supplier, Ascendant Solutions Limited, indicates that companies with strong capabilities in developing online portals, customer relationship management systems, and integration with BACS for grant submissions would find such opportunities highly beneficial for growth. Engaging in similar tenders can help businesses strengthen their market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector entities like Milton Keynes Council.

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Notice Title

Online Application Portal and CRM for Grants and Generation of Files for Submission to BACS

Notice Description

Online Application Portal and CRM for Grants and Generation of Files for Submission to BACS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f41396b-c714-4498-9a6a-5f2386cafe23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f71872-f2f1-496a-90d3-d957b69bbd68
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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