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CRM hosted software

TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a CRM hosted software solution for Taunton Town Council, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, is at the award stage. The contract, valued at GBP 38,000, has been awarded to Abavus Ltd. The contract period begins on 1st September 2026 and will end on 31st August 2030. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th June 2026. The solution will support a range of council assets and services within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software solutions tailored for municipal functions. Companies with expertise in developing CRM systems capable of handling diverse asset categories and supporting expansion without unnecessary systems would find this lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the inclusive procurement strategy outlined by Taunton Town Council. Successful engagement in public contracts such as this can drive business growth through collaboration and innovation in public service delivery systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CRM hosted software

Notice Description

Purpose and Scope This specification sets out Taunton Town Council's requirements for a hosted CRM, asset management, and mobile working system for Council services. The requirements are expressed in functional and outcome-based terms. Suppliers should explain how their proposed solution meets, partially meets, exceeds, or does not meet each requirement, and should provide evidence from comparable local authority implementations where relevant. The initial contract term is one year, with optional annual renewal by the Town Council. The estimated value of the contract is less than GBP 20,000 including setup costs for the first year, Total possible contract available for four years at 30,000 GBP. The required system will support Council assets and services across Taunton. Current asset categories include Bins, Buildings and Structures, Defibrillators, Footpaths, Noticeboards, Parks and Play Areas, Signs, Speed Indicator Devices, Toilets, Trees, and further configurable categories. Detailed requirements are set out in the Requirements Matrix. Council Background and Current State Taunton Town Council is responsible for a broad and growing portfolio of local assets and services. Current customer contact, service, and asset information is held across multiple systems and records. These arrangements make it difficult to maintain a single version of the truth, report consistently, and provide clear updates where residents raise service requests. Objectives and Required Outcomes - Create a single trusted operational record for assets, customer contact, and service activity. - Improve ownership, visibility, and timeliness of Council service handling. - Enable operational staff and managers to work from consistent, current information. - Improve management information, accountability, and future service planning. - Provide a configurable platform that can support Council service expansion without unnecessary standalone systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93db7b6a-672d-467f-818f-24f44ba0d9f9
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
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
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
TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA1 9QQ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABAVUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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