Award

Trend BMS Upgrade to Council Assets

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is managed by St. Helens Council, located in United Kingdom, under the title "Trend BMS Upgrade to Council Assets". The procurement falls within the services industry category focusing on software packages and information systems. Running under an open procedure, the tender recently reached the award stage as of 6th November 2025, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2026. The contract was valued at £58,000 and awarded to Open Control Systems Limited on 8th August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in software and information systems, to engage with public sector clients like St. Helens Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this process, as the procurement method supports their participation. The project offers growth potential by providing access to valuable partnerships and a chance to showcase expertise in upgrading building management systems (BMS). Driving innovation and efficiency in council operations can lead to future contracts within the same sector or region.

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Notice Title

Trend BMS Upgrade to Council Assets

Notice Description

Trend BMS Upgrade to Council Assets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8211f094-ebf2-4f25-8e7f-9d8d59d2cb86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9696c5e-3ca3-414b-a4d2-210fb4be49fe
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanne Waddilove
Contact Email
joanne.waddilove@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPEN CONTROL SYSTEMS

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