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efinancials Software

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "efinancials Software," aimed at acquiring software package and information systems. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from the GCA framework agreement, with a total value of £892,949.18. The process falls under the services industry category and centres around the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award, finalised on 15th July 2026, marks the transition to the award stage with the contract period scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2031.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for entities, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to provide software systems to local government bodies. Businesses specialising in software development and information systems, with a focus on public sector engagement, may find this tender particularly advantageous. As the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, businesses familiar with these arrangements would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

efinancials Software

Notice Description

Call off contract via GCA framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c86ba991-1260-4d7d-a19a-2cb8c3e2f3dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da6eb764-a471-4947-813a-df9fb3d7c48c
Current Stage
Award
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
£892,949 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£892,949 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONEADVANCED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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