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Staff Management Software for Neighbourhood Services

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Staff Management Software for Neighbourhood Services" with an award made via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework. Classified under IT services, this procurement involves consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The contract, valued at £30,000, covers the period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028, and serves the region of England in the United Kingdom. The tender process initiated under the "Other" procurement method has moved beyond the award stage as of 27th February 2026.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for entities involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in staff management solutions. Though the award has already been granted to SmartBlue Ltd—a large-scale supplier—it highlights the demand for innovative software solutions within local councils. Businesses looking to support or partner with SmartBlue Ltd may find opportunities in enhancing or complementing IT services delivery for public sector clients. Such contracts also signal future procurement needs that similar firms might anticipate and prepare for.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Management Software for Neighbourhood Services

Notice Description

Staff Management Software for Neighbourhood Services Additional information: Award via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 - RM1557.14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c60c3200-cb73-44ba-977b-15a2ddb36248
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9abbb4-ed0a-40a5-a9a1-5689f2d101ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTBLUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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