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Frameworks Directory Subscription for East Midlands Combined County Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by Nottinghamshire County Council to establish a framework directory subscription for the East Midlands Combined County Authority. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the precise location in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender has completed the award stage, with Virtualstock Limited being the awarded supplier. The tender was open for responses until 15th August 2025, and the contract is set for a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £5,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in software and information systems. Given the competitive nature of framework agreements, businesses able to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions may benefit significantly from such contracts. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing software packages and information systems within public sector frameworks will find this procurement particularly aligned with their growth strategies. Organisations interested in similar procurements should ensure they have the capacity to engage in selective procurement processes and maintain readiness for framework opportunities.

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Notice Title

Frameworks Directory Subscription for East Midlands Combined County Authority

Notice Description

Annual licence for framework directory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfe9f4d0-3c9a-4054-9154-a6bcabfb8bb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da74d92c-968b-469d-8118-b83d732020f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUALSTOCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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