Award

Desk and meeting room booking software

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a desk and meeting room booking software. The tender, falling under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000), has culminated in the awarding of a contract to Hubstar Systems Limited. The software is to be implemented across locations in England, with the contract beginning on 1st November 2024 and running until 30th October 2027. The direct award procurement method ensured a swift process, with the award notice officially published on 28th March 2025. The total contract value is £101,088.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those in the software development sector. Businesses specialising in innovative software solutions for corporate environments could find substantial growth opportunities by engaging in similar procurement processes. The successful bidder, Hubstar Systems Limited, is an SME, illustrating the feasibility and advantages of smaller businesses successfully competing for government contracts. This could potentially lead to further opportunities within public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Title

Desk and meeting room booking software

Notice Description

Direct award for desk and meeting room booking software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca33ccfe-86d8-4827-bd54-0177fb0f9a85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca55cfdb-dc39-4aab-81b7-7ba55c9fbf1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£101,088 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,088 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Russell Daley
Contact Email
rdaley@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582843

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
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
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUBSTAR SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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