Award

Digital Platform

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a call-off contract to develop a Digital Platform under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £165,685.84 and spans from 3rd January 2026 to 2nd January 2030. Although the procurement process has reached the award stage, the tender period concluded on 9th December 2025. The delivery location for the service is Ashford, England, with the postal code TN23 1HU. The buyer's contact person is Stephanie Leonard, reachable via email at stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems services, particularly those that can offer innovative digital solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with such tenders due to their suitability for this project. Given the scope and scale, businesses with expertise in developing robust digital platforms stand well-prepared to meet the demands of this contract, enhancing their growth opportunities by establishing strong relationships with local government bodies like Ashford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Platform

Notice Description

Call-off contract awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b0bedf0-5057-45d8-9e5d-a3de72b33833
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b780115-c9c5-47f4-94e3-d278f6ed07c9
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
£165,685 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,685 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABAVUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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