Award

Licensing Solution Provider

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of a Licensing Solution Provider has been awarded by Chesterfield Borough Council through a call-off from the CCS TePAS 2 framework, reference RM6098. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, and is identified by the CPV code 48000000. Located in Chesterfield, England, the council seeks to enhance its software solutions with a contract valued at a maximum of £313,255.46, excluding VAT. The procurement process followed a selective method, concluding with the award being published on 3rd November 2025. The contract, which commenced on 1st November 2025, will run until 31st October 2028, providing ample opportunity for partnership and delivery over its duration.

This tender offers significant growth prospects, particularly for businesses specializing in software development and licensing solutions. With Chesterfield Borough Council as the buyer and Softcat Plc as the supplier, companies that can integrate advanced software systems efficiently would find a competitive edge. The nature of this award, being part of a framework agreement, suggests that firms with a strategic focus on framework participation and contract fulfilment may benefit. While the main procurement category is services, the council's openness to SMEs suggests an environment conducive to innovative and agile service providers entering the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Licensing Solution Provider

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of a Licensing Solution Provider for Chesterfield Borough Council. The contract was procured via a call-off from the CCS TePAS 2 framework ref RM6098. The total contract value is a maximum of PS313,255.46 excl. VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-853ae457-3178-448b-942f-b4de783b80e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3170451d-7739-416f-8eba-69947d8f4eb8
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
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
£939,766 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£939,766 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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