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01 Jul 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Sussex District Council has awarded a contract for the provision and maintenance of a Document Management System, valued at £30,575.31. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the South East of England. The contract, awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2029, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. This procurement was made through a direct award under the Government Commercial Agency's RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement, showcasing a selective procurement method. The process reached the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 1st July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and information technology, particularly those capable of supporting local government operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are recognised as suitable contenders for such contracts, given the specified needs of the council that align well with businesses capable of providing tailored software solutions. Participation in similar tenders could be a catalyst for growth for IT firms looking to expand their portfolios and establish relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Mid Sussex District Council Document Management System

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision and maintenance of a Document Management System for Mid Sussex District Council, with a minimum duration of three years and two options to extend the contract for 12 months each. This contract has been called-off as a direct award from the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Services) RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5bbc524-ca12-4e29-b722-f62b757ad139
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a8dd54-f20a-432d-b596-98e53a86c654
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
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
£30,575 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAYWARDS HEATH
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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