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Equipment Loan Management Software

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council, based in South Shields, England, has completed the procurement of an Equipment Loan Management Software under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. This direct procurement process utilised a single tender action below the threshold and was awarded to Ethical Technology Limited. The tender period concluded on 25 April 2025, with the contract set to commence on 26 April 2025 and end on 25 April 2028. This awarding stage indicates the successful evaluation and selection of service providers, marking a key date of 25 April 2025 for the award announcement.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as it is designed to be inclusive of these business scales. Businesses in the software consultancy and programming sector are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, presenting opportunities to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio of government contracts. With a contract value of £31,579.29, this project provides a reliable stream of revenue and the chance to establish long-term partnerships with local councils. Ethical Technology Limited, as the supplier, demonstrates the accessibility of public contracts to smaller entities, promoting competition and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equipment Loan Management Software

Notice Description

Software and printer service contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dba3a97b-deb9-498d-8087-724385454019
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bdaf06c-a25e-4cce-acc1-eee464baa3cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,579 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,579 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2028 3-4 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHICAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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