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Access CM St Helens Transport

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by St. Helens Council concerns a tender titled "Access CM St Helens Transport." With a focus on IT services, the tender falls under the CPV classification 72000000, highlighting consulting, software development, and support services. The project commenced with a direct award procurement method and is now in the 'award' stage, effectively concluded. The procurement cycle included a tender period ending on 31st March 2025, followed by a contract period running from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2028. The project value is set at £86,000 and it is specifically targeted for delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT consulting and software services. The engagement of Access UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, suggests that businesses capable of providing robust digital solutions on a significant scale are well-suited for such opportunities. The direct award approach indicates the buyer's preference for streamlined procurement processes, benefiting efficient tech service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise may find similar future engagements attractive, particularly those able to offer specialised services in the fast-evolving digital marketplace.

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Notice Title

Access CM St Helens Transport

Notice Description

The Buyer is purchasing licenses for the use of the Services better described herein, as offered by the Supplier on the G Cloud digital marketplace

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1bd55d0-bfaa-4434-ad27-58d54f66acdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc930c9-ab21-4383-a85d-779adc12e083
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 3-4 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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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