Award

Retail Management System (September 2024)

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 09:43

Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council recently awarded a contract for the supply of a retail EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) system to operate across three sites in Bath, including gift shops at the Roman Baths and the Victoria Art Gallery. The contract, valued at £68,490, was awarded to Futura Retail Solutions Ltd, an SME, on 26 February 2025. The tender, classified under CPV code 48110000 for POS software packages and CPV code 72212110 for POS software development services, followed a restricted procedure and included a tender period ending on 11 November 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2025 and will run until 31 August 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in retail management systems, particularly those that can provide scalable POS solutions tailored for museum and gallery environments. SMEs and organisations with expertise in POS software development and services are well-suited to compete, given the contract’s focus on this technology sector and the council’s openness to working with smaller businesses and VCSEs. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance market reach and growth for tech companies in the retail management field, fostering innovation and partnership with a reputable local council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail Management System (September 2024)

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council are looking for a supplier of a retail EPOS system operating across 3 sites in Bath (gift shops at the Roman Baths and 1 gift shop at the Victoria Art Gallery).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb3bd070-14bd-44c1-972c-85e6f9ae931b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d16e1b-7200-47e3-be3a-f1caaac50ffd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

72212110 - Point of sale (POS) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURA RETAIL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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