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CN240149 - Crowdfunding Platform

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2024 at 17:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has concluded a procurement process for a crowdfunding platform, categorised under the software package and information systems industry (CPV 48000000). The contract, which was awarded to Spacehive Ltd, is worth GBP 120,000 and will cover the period from 4th November 2024 to 3rd November 2026. The project will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is now complete with the award status being active. The key procurement dates included a tender end date on 30th September 2024 and the subsequent award announcement on 6th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it aligns with their capacities and can drive growth. Businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those experienced in creating crowdfunding platforms, are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Spacehive Ltd, exemplifies the kind of expertise and domain focus that is advantageous in this context, offering a clear precedent for other businesses looking to engage in similar public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN240149 - Crowdfunding Platform

Notice Description

Crowdfunding Platform for KCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d11b1f40-30a9-41a7-b441-0ecd50fcac3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cdb179-7693-4c85-91f3-e97c1ad568cb
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2026 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACEHIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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