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Talkative Enterprise Platform Licence - Direct Award via CCS RM6116

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jun 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Talkative Enterprise Platform Licence, ensuring continued support for their customer service and digital interactivity initiatives. The procurement, classified under the software package and information systems category, utilises a selective approach with a direct award via the CCS RM6116 framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Maintel Europe Limited with a value of £26,699.55 and spans from 22 May 2025 to 21 May 2026. This initiative is centred in the North East region of the United Kingdom and reflects a commitment to maintain existing structures efficiently. The award was confirmed on 15 May 2025 with official publication on 5 June 2025.

The renewal of the Talkative Enterprise Platform Licence offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to engage in future procurement activities. Businesses specialising in software development, digital customer service solutions, and enterprise platform management are particularly well-positioned to compete in this sector. The framework approach allows for streamlined bidding, granting industry players a chance to establish or strengthen relationships with government clients like Durham County Council. This tender represents a promising pathway for growth by catering to evolving technological demands within the local government sector in the North East.

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Notice Title

Talkative Enterprise Platform Licence - Direct Award via CCS RM6116

Notice Description

Renewal of annual Talkative enterprise licence to allow Customer Service and frontline digital interactivity to continue for DCC customers. In order to ensure continuity with the existing infrastructure, a direct award via CCS has been identified as the preferred RtM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a940df44-524b-4be8-b960-7ba9569b4938
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c612f3-cdaf-4f80-8214-dba68d2f8299
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,699 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINTEL EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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