Award

Lucidworks Site Search

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Aug 2025 at 13:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Lucidworks Site Search" contract, focusing on implementing Lucidworks' Springboard Connected Search to enhance search functionality on its public website. This procurement falls under the software-related services industry category, with the main location being South East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now in the "Award" phase, with the contract awarded to EXTENDED CONTENT SOLUTIONS LTD. The contract value is £27,800, and the procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The project commenced on 20th June 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 19th June 2026. Key activities related to this procurement were finalized by 6th June 2025, with the award notice published on 26th August 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and IT services, particularly those focusing on enhancing online user experience through advanced search technologies. Companies that are adept at providing bespoke software solutions, especially small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer specialized services, would find this type of contract advantageous for business growth. Partnering with local councils like West Sussex County Council can help firms establish a robust portfolio in public sector digital transformations, making this a lucrative opportunity for firms capable of delivering high-quality, tailored search solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lucidworks Site Search

Notice Description

s Lucidworks' Springboard Connected Search (LWCS) to provide search functionality and user experience on its public website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-983b1738-cad4-4623-9844-9d71fc99f6d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ac775f-406a-4097-ba44-65e722297a59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXTENDED CONTENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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