Award

DA from RM1557.14 CCS G Cloud 14 FW for the Bereavement Management Software

STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council involved a Direct Award from the RM1557.14 CCS G Cloud 14 framework for Bereavement Management Software. This contract falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has moved past the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 10th November 2025. The contract period is set to start on 31st December 2025 and will conclude on 30th December 2028, with a total contract value of £149,794.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software package and information systems to leverage the framework agreements in public procurement. Although the current contract was awarded to GSS (NI) Limited, larger software companies with experience in framework agreements would be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. Organisations that can deliver innovative solutions in bereavement management software may find significant growth potential in aligning with public sector needs, providing valuable services to local councils like Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

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Notice Title

DA from RM1557.14 CCS G Cloud 14 FW for the Bereavement Management Software

Notice Description

Direct Award from RM1557.14 CCS G Cloud 14 FW for the Bereavement Management Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7978ddf-8f3e-4bbf-8e9f-eef7791e0916
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695836c4-d33f-407e-8abe-ce1c73ded27b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£149,794 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,794 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2028 3-4 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
STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSS (NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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