Award

Content Library

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 19:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council, located at International House, Ashford, has completed a procurement process for a "Content Library" under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." The procurement was conducted using a selective approach, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is currently in the 'Award' stage, following its initiation as a tender. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2027. The awarded value of the contract is £33,354, and the successful supplier is Learning Pool Ltd.

This contract offers business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the services sector related to software solutions. The procurement's method, being a call-off from a framework, often ensures a streamlined engagement for businesses that are already part of such frameworks. It presents a viable opportunity for companies skilled in delivering software and information systems. While this specific award aligns with SME capabilities, it also sets a precedence for similar future tenders that interested businesses can explore within the same framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Library

Notice Description

Call off from CCS framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ced478fb-bc8c-4f70-9646-eb0d889aebee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732b2a7b-5fab-4123-98b0-1833009a835f
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
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
£33,354 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,354 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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