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CST288 E-Tendering and Contract Management Solution

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for an e-Tendering and contract management solution to support compliance with UK procurement legislation. This solution, titled "CST288 E-Tendering and Contract Management Solution," falls under the Software package and information systems category (CPV 48000000). The procurement process used a direct award method. Key dates include the contract start and end periods, from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, and the award status was made active on 30th April 2026. The contract is valued at £113,550 GBP. Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, is the buying organisation, and the contract was awarded to BiP Solutions Ltd.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs, given its suitability criteria. By securing this contract, businesses can gain a foothold in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence. Companies specialising in software and information systems are particularly well-suited to this project. The contract not only allows for steady revenue over the duration but also offers an opportunity to build a strong relationship with a public authority, potentially leading to further opportunities in public procurement sectors.

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Notice Title

CST288 E-Tendering and Contract Management Solution

Notice Description

Provision of an e-Tendering portal to support Derbyshire County Council in complying with UK procurement legislation. The solution will enable procurement processes to be conducted electronically, transparently, and in accordance with the principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination. It will also support compliance with statutory record-keeping, data protection, and transparency requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84e342ea-da70-4406-9d75-3e026b10ded3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a87aac5-1efa-411a-a4a2-222743212340
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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