Award

AIM Income Management and Associated Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "AIM Income Management and Associated Services" has been completed by Ashford Borough Council, located at International House, Ashford, England. This call-off contract from a framework agreement focuses on financial systems software packages, categorised under services. The selective procurement method was employed, concluding the tender stage with the award being active as of 23rd July 2025. The contract, valued at £744,000, commenced on the above date with a completion scheduled for 22nd July 2030. Key delivery address is noted to be in postal code TN23 1HU.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), specifically those specialising in financial software solutions. The framework's selective procurement approach suggests a well-defined opportunity for businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive management services and software systems. Access Paysuite Limited, the awardee, exemplifies the type of business capable of thriving in such contracts, indicating potential success for firms possessing relevant expertise and resources in similar projects.

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Notice Title

AIM Income Management and Associated Services

Notice Description

Call-off Contract from a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aadcccf5-236d-42d9-bcdb-2a6700310b7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b7f1c97-5371-4275-a00a-a2a6a2309d88
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£744,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£744,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01233 330371

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

ACCESS PAYSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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