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CP2686-25 Skills Training Subscription

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded a contract titled "CP2686-25 Skills Training Subscription" to Softcate Plc. The contract involves providing ICT technical training resources for the council's ICT department. This procurement falls under the industry category of Training and entertainment software development services (CPV code 72212930), with delivery set in South West, United Kingdom. The procurement process advanced from tender initiation to award status on 21 August 2025, with the contract covering a period from 26 August 2025 until 26 August 2028. This procurement was classified as a service contract with a financial commitment of £50,434.16. The tender was tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting opportunities for such businesses to engage with regional government projects.

This tender presents several prospects for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in ICT training and software development services. Companies operating within or planning to expand into the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this contract particularly beneficial. Given the scope of services required, businesses with expertise in technical training and educational software have an advantageous position to leverage their capabilities in securing future procurement opportunities. The procurement method indicates a flexible approach, making it suitable for smaller organisations aiming to establish a footprint in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2686-25 Skills Training Subscription

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of ICT technical training resources for the Authority's ICT department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d83a751-325a-4099-bc8d-c695683ff945
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417c94b1-ea7c-4938-9a59-11a739ca6216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212930 - Training and entertainment software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,434 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2028 3-4 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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