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SLH - Software Agreement

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed a procurement process for a software agreement titled "SLH - Software Agreement" under the CPV classification of software package and information systems (Industry specific software package). This direct award process, with a total value of £455,176.74, has been awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd. The contract period begins on 1st June 2025 and concludes on 31st May 2028. The award, deemed active as of 23rd February 2026, spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe, offering potential for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) but not for VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise) organisations.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in the development and management of software packages and information systems. Firms, particularly those classified within the SME category, can find engagement advantageous due to their nimbleness and innovative capabilities suited for specialised software needs. The engagement with the City of Doncaster Council and delivery across diverse locations can boost visibility and expand market reach for Contractors, bolstering reputations and client bases in strategic service domains.

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Notice Title

SLH - Software Agreement

Notice Description

Licensing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9335bc15-2dcf-4401-b806-226abe1f3330
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£455,176 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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