Award

Civil Enforcement Solution

EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk District Council has successfully completed the contract award process for a civil enforcement solution, classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £201,000, is set to commence on 1 July 2025 and conclude by 1 July 2029. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and the award notice was published on 5 December 2025. The services are to be delivered within the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

The awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bidder, Unity Five Limited. Companies specialising in software and information systems, especially those with a focus on civil enforcement or similar solutions, are well-suited to participate in such tenders. The structured framework agreement approach not only enhances the chances for SMEs to compete effectively but also ensures a streamlined procurement process from a reputable contracting authority like East Suffolk District Council. Businesses that provide innovative solutions in software development and management systems would be ideal contenders for future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Civil Enforcement Solution

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0810d89-cccf-4952-a589-8f6a2f12eaba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ad7723-79fb-43c0-a68b-d8d9b079c2df
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2029 4-5 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
EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Akpan
Contact Email
emma.akpan@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01394444676

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY FIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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