Award

Cultural Ticketing System

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2018 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Durham County Council for the provision of a Cultural Ticketing System, aimed at delivering a hosted web-based ticketing solution for the Gala theatre, with potential scalability across various cultural sites within the county. This project falls under the services category, specifically classified as software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The open procedure was employed for this tender, with a contract value of £200,000. The tender period concluded on 8th January 2018, and the contract spans from 1st May 2018 until 30th April 2020, predominantly located in the North East region of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and ticketing systems, particularly those looking to expand their market presence in the cultural sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aligned with this industry should consider competing, as they may offer innovative alternatives tailored to the needs of public cultural organisations. The awarded contract to Spektrix Ltd exemplifies the potential for collaboration and growth within the realm of local government projects, encouraging other companies to engage with similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Cultural Ticketing System

Notice Description

A hosted web based ticketing solution for the Gala theatre with the option to expand this to various cultural sites and events across Durham County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eebd36c4-e4cd-4db8-933a-98408eecc26c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b630a63f-87c3-44d0-9d71-7bf118d1398d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPEKTRIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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