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Provision of eCAPTURE UCDS

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of eCAPTURE UCDS," focusing on digital senders within the services category. This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting the East of England in the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 16th March 2025. The contract period spans from 28th March 2025 to 27th March 2029, and the contract was awarded to GovTech Solutions Ltd as of 16th March 2025. The procurement value amounts to £89,100 GBP, and the process reached the award stage.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and services. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with established capabilities in similar framework agreements would find this project beneficial for growth and enhancing their portfolio. The long-term nature of the contract presents a stable business opportunity for firms looking to expand their reach in public sector digital services and establish a presence in the East of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of eCAPTURE UCDS

Notice Description

Provision of eCAPTURE UCDS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ced426ad-feb5-43f5-9349-dc330be9fdd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec3b182-5998-48d8-967f-b15f1ac6bb8a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30121420 - Digital senders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOVTECH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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