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Unified observability platform

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Sep 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council focuses on the acquisition of a "Unified Observability Platform" under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000). This procurement, classified under a direct award method, was carried out through the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement. The procurement stage has reached completion, with an active award made on 3rd September 2025 to the supplier, Softcat. The contract, valued at £90,000, is set to commence on 30th September 2025 and conclude on 1st October 2026. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, and primarily falls under the 'goods' category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the ICT sector, especially those focusing on developing and integrating comprehensive software and systems for infrastructure monitoring and data analysis. Although the procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, there remains potential for software companies providing similar solutions to explore partnership or subcontracting opportunities with Softcat during the contract period. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses that are experienced in providing large-scale, integrated digital technology solutions, although it is not designated specifically for SMEs or VCSEs. The collaboration with Cambridgeshire County Council ensures a prestigious association and can contribute to a company’s reputation for successfully delivering complex IT projects.

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Notice Title

Unified observability platform

Notice Description

Procurement for a A unified observability platform collects and correlates data from infrastructure, applications, logs, and network systems, Direct award under HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed7dd78a-c10f-453a-8b00-44157a4a171e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4ce071-c8e5-452b-9b6f-f587a83111e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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