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Modern Gov

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Modern Gov" for the acquisition of computer software catering to Democratic Services. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000), involves migrating the Modern.gov account to Civica's cloud platform. The contract, valued at £85,687, is being executed in Sittingbourne, Kent, with the award announced on 24 September 2025. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the initial contract period set from 25 September 2025 to 24 September 2028, including potential optional extensions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the IT services and software sectors, particularly those skilled in cloud migrations and government digital services. The process was designed to be inclusive of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting its suitability for smaller or budding tech firms looking to provide tailored solutions to local government entities. Winning such contracts can enhance organisational exposure and credibility in the public sector, encouraging growth and further opportunities within the realm of government digital transformations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modern Gov

Notice Description

Computer software for Democratic Services including cost for migrating Modern.gov account to Civica's cloud platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbbfcf19-db76-4c76-9ce3-25eee6df99cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1797e656-ba1b-4598-9a73-a0f8f8e24e59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£85,687 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,687 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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