Award

Digital Forms - ex SWaT

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, the buying organisation, has awarded a contract titled "Digital Forms - ex SWaT" in the industry category of software package and information systems. The contract was awarded via a call-off from the CCS GCloud 14 framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement method. The procurement has reached the award stage with Granicus Firmstep Limited as the supplier. The contract period begins on 31st December 2025 and ends on 31st March 2027, set in Taunton, England. The tender valued at £151,701.11, was concluded on 1st November 2025, offering a potential 12-month optional extension. This project falls within the services procurement category.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those specialised in digital transformation and software development services. Companies that are capable of providing robust software solutions to public sector bodies and possess experience participating in government framework agreements, such as GCloud, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Firms that can demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality services and understand public sector procurement nuances can leverage contracts like these to expand their portfolio and enhance their credentials in the digital services sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Forms - ex SWaT

Notice Description

Digital Forms - ex SWaT Awarded via CCS GCloud 14 1 x 12month optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cccb46d8-4b49-4600-8ee2-f11b87f265ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29020de8-2ec3-4ddf-b050-51da4efc35c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£151,701 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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