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Electronic contract execution system

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 17:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process for an "Electronic contract execution system," focusing on electronic signature certification services. The procurement falls under the services category and is located within Southampton, England. It utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The award stage concluded with an active contract awarded to Docusign International (EMEA) Limited on 19th January 2026. The contract period is set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with a total value of £31,958.18 GBP. The procurement was considered suitable for SMEs.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in electronic signature technologies to expand their offerings and enter new markets. The procurement process, having favoured a direct method suitable for SMEs, suggests that businesses with a focus on innovative software solutions and digital execution services are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts can also pave the way for establishing long-term relationships with public sector authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic contract execution system

Notice Description

E-signature & e-seal software to electronically execute documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a79a99a8-3ac3-4c29-b867-5e154a87d02a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4ff378-4df9-4949-893a-338a33d5783d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79132100 - Electronic signature certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,958 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,958 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOCUSIGN INTERNATIONAL (EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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