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Planning Software & Licences

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2025 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract via G-Cloud, focusing on the provision of planning software and licences. The industry category for this contract falls under software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24th January 2025, with the award made to Arcus Global Ltd on 19th February 2025. The contract, valued at £429,665.03, will start on 9th March 2025 and end on 8th March 2029, with the primary location of delivery being Ashford, TN23 1PL, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those able to offer robust planning software and licensing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this type of contract, given the council's focus on engaging such entities. Engaging with this contract can lead to significant business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a governmental body and enhancing the business's portfolio through a prestigious public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning Software & Licences

Notice Description

Call off Contract via G-Cloud.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7fc2151-b3e2-4723-afdb-3a91bb922ebd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a404f27-e127-4f2f-bdbc-87e6c0bc6e00
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£429,665 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£429,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2025 - 8 Mar 2029 4-5 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ARCUS GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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