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Provision of a Tender Tracking Service

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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27 May 2026 at 13:24

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01 Sep 2025 at 11:20

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29 Apr 2025 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Tender Tracking Service." This contract falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The service is aimed at being delivered within the United Kingdom, and the procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With a contract value of £28,100, the procurement stage was concluded with an award update on 27 May 2026. TUSSELL LIMITED, an SME located in London, was awarded the contract with an active award status. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in software and information systems, capable of providing tracking services. The selective procurement method indicates that businesses with established frameworks or those able to integrate into such agreements might find a competitive edge. While the contract was not particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs in its suitability criteria, the awarded SME demonstrates that value-driven propositions can succeed in this marketplace, encouraging agile and adaptable small to medium enterprises with a focus on digital solutions to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Tender Tracking Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Tender Tracking Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0237ba9-b9b4-48bf-8db0-040961d83271
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f243489b-e2ce-4312-9ac1-ea76be3aec3b
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
Not specified
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
£28,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUSSELL

Further Information

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