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South Norfolk Council: Customer Relation Management Software Package - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a cloud-based customer experience platform, initiated by South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Council, has reached the award stage. The tender, titled "Customer Relation Management Software Package," falls under the industry category of software development services specific to managing customer relations and transactions. The procurement, employing a selective method with negotiation, was overseen by East Suffolk Council's Procurement Team. GOSS Interactive Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £796,855, set to commence on 11th September 2025 and conclude on 11th September 2032. The project location is specified as the East of England region, covering Norfolk, United Kingdom.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in CRM and industry-specific software development services. Companies adept in providing cloud-based solutions that enhance customer interaction and operational efficiency are ideally positioned to compete in similar opportunities. The focus on reducing operating costs through digital integration offers growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) keen on expanding their market share in the public sector by aligning their services with strategic objectives outlined by local councils. The procurement framework encourages innovation and efficiency, crucial for businesses aiming to deliver scalable and sustainable technological solutions.

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Notice Title

South Norfolk Council: Customer Relation Management Software Package - AWARD

Notice Description

South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Council are offering this opportunity to participate in a competitive procedure with negotiation for a cloud-based customer experience platform. Both councils' delivery plans outline a strategic objective to provide services for residents, businesses and communities that are innovative, efficient and easy to use against a backdrop of reduced funding and tougher economical times. An improved customer offer enabled by digital technology can have a direct impact on our ability to reduce operating costs to serve our customers, absorb growing demand within existing resources and enable greater efficiencies from understanding the end-to-end customer journey whilst enabling customers to interact with us in modern and efficient ways that are convenient to them. East Suffolk Council's Procurement Team is providing procurement support but the Contracting Authority is South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fda189-bbc9-4bb2-9f33-ad881077c0ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48333000 - Contact management software package

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£796,855 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amy Moye
Contact Email
amy.moye@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1502523507

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK,
Postcode
NR7 0WF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Brundall
Westminster Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOSS INTERACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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