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Digital Event and Appointment Booking - AWARD

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a "Digital Event and Appointment Booking" platform. The procurement process, classified under "Software implementation services" (CPV 72263000), was conducted via an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 8 January 2025, with the contract awarded to bookinglab on 18 March 2025. This contract aims to enhance the council's booking services, ensuring continuity and improving customer experience. The contract, valued at £173,000, will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2032, covering a wide range of locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and more.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software implementation, particularly those with an interest in public sector projects. SMEs are well-suited for this contract, given the procurement's focus on continuity and customer experience enhancement. Businesses within the service sector, especially those experienced in platform development and maintenance, can find long-term collaboration and potential for future contracts with West Berkshire Council through such public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Digital Event and Appointment Booking - AWARD

Notice Description

To deliver an events and appointment booking platform that continues to meet the needs of the council and its service users, providing continuity of service for existing functions, whilst where possible improving the customer experience when booking a ticket or a slot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-997d194e-2f9b-437b-9dac-90c381a29650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad2164d-90ad-4d57-b6a4-6790e57df5c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOKINGLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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