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Online cloud based solution for customer query management

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Aug 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council undertook a selective procurement process to acquire an online cloud-based solution for customer query management. The procurement, classified under software-related services, saw DIGITAL INTERACTIVE LTD being awarded a contract with a total value of £57,000. While the process is now complete, the contract period is set from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the opportunity was scoped within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage on 25th May 2025, reinforcing a commitment to efficient public service management.

This tender, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of handling customer queries, presents opportunities for businesses operating in the tech solutions space, especially those specialising in cloud-based services. Companies with strengths in delivering robust, scalable software-related services might find similar future procurements promising, even though this particular contract was not marked suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging with such public contracts can allow businesses to expand their service offerings, secure stable revenue streams, and establish a reputation as reliable suppliers to governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Online cloud based solution for customer query management

Notice Description

online solution for the management of customer queries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e44ab126-695e-44af-8f2f-41ac08cc0f70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a23b9565-37af-44bc-b6dc-d12c2dadfbd4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL INTERACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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