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Routewise Software and Maintenance

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2025 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Routewise Software and Maintenance" contract, aimed at acquiring Trapeze Routewise ongoing annual maintenance services under the software package and information systems industry category. The award stage of this tender indicates a contract period from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026, with key dates including a tender period ending on 31st January 2025. The procurement method used was a waiver, and the total contract value stands at GBP 144,000. Deliveries are to be made to the MK42 9AP postal code in Bedford, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to partake in such contracts, offering a pathway for growth by partnering with local government entities like Bedford Borough Council. The successful supplier for this contract, Trapeze Group (UK), exemplifies the type of business that can thrive through such procurement opportunities, as the contract provides a substantial recurring revenue stream. Other businesses with expertise in software package maintenance and a capability to meet specific maintenance requirements could find similar opportunities beneficial for their business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Routewise Software and Maintenance

Notice Description

Trapeze Routewise - ongoing annual maintenance charges

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf0ec7c0-31db-4702-839d-3ae00b09711a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14cc87a-d5ae-4190-a9b9-810dad8ca5f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
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
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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

TRAPEZE GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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