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GB-Cheltenham: Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)

UBICO LTD

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Ubico Ltd concluded with the award announced on 28 February 2026. The tender, titled "GB-Cheltenham: Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)," was for software packages and information systems, classified under industry category CPV 48000000. The tender was part of a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement and utilised the direct award procurement method. The contract, valued at £1,841,325, covers the South West region in the UK, with the contract period starting on 1 March 2026 and ending on 28 February 2031.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software and information systems that can manage collection rounds, reporting, customer service interactions, and operational oversight. While the procurement specifically does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises like Causeway Technologies Limited are suitable contenders given their capacity to meet the tender's requirements. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the South West region or leverage public sector contracts would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cheltenham: Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)

Notice Description

Software package and information systems. Ubico has awarded a contract for the management platform that supports collection rounds, reporting, customer service interactions, and operational oversight to Causeway Technologies The award of a contract called off under the Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259) of Framework Agreement by direct award in accordance with its protocol. Additional information: Call-off from a framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2c8d8c5-dd4f-4488-b8fe-300f7ed4ec53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c31f8a-6411-45e2-92c3-3f618e6edb01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,841,325 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,841,325 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 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
UBICO LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 9JZ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Swindon Village
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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