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Qroutes procurement

DUE NORTH LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Qroutes procurement" was carried out by Leicestershire County Council, situated in Leicester, England. The process, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," commenced with an open procedure and involved a call-off from the G-cloud 14 framework. The tender was completed with Qroutes Ltd being awarded the contract on 13th July 2026, valued at £45,400. The contract period is set to start on 18th July 2026 and is expected to conclude on 17th July 2027, with an optional one-year extension available. The procurement covered delivery within England and was specifically geared towards goods in the software services sector.

This procurement represents a robust opportunity for businesses within the software development and information systems sector, particularly those capable of navigating framework agreements. Companies like Qroutes Ltd, already engaged through the G-cloud initiative, demonstrate the advantages of familiarity with public sector requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for these types of procurement opportunities, provided they can offer competitive and innovative software solutions. The structured nature of this procurement process, facilitated by Leicestershire County Council, can offer a pathway for business growth, expanding market presence by aligning with public sector standards and needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qroutes procurement

Notice Description

Qroutes procurement via G-cloud 14 call off. 1+1 optional extension to end on 17/07/2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0dde8b-18f1-431e-b5a9-11765d47ef3c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£45,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
DUE NORTH LIMITED
Additional Buyers

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QROUTES

Further Information

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