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Project Portfolio Management and Resource System

The North Yorkshire Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 14:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Dec 2025 at 10:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Oct 2025 at 16:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 11:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Mar 2025 at 17:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement of a Project Portfolio Management and Resource System, intended to enhance its project, programme, and portfolio management capabilities. This procurement, under an open procedure, solicited bids culminating in the awarding of the contract to Ninth Wave Ltd. Based in Northallerton and serving the broader United Kingdom, this contract is scheduled from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2029, with options to extend up to 2033. The procurement falls under the sub-category of public authority in sub-central government and is classified within the software package and information systems industry. The procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023 and was covered by the GPA agreement. Contact was facilitated through Mark Taylor, ensuring a transparent and efficient procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the project management software sector, especially those able to deliver comprehensive project and resource management solutions. With a gross contract value of £750,000, this procurement opens doors for software companies to establish a strong foothold in public sector contracts. SMEs specialising in project management solutions are particularly well-suited to compete, offering scope to expand their services and drive innovation within the public sector framework. The extended contract terms further provide potential for additional purchases, fostering sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Portfolio Management and Resource System

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to invite Suppliers to tender for a Project Portfolio Management and Resource System. Within this procurement we are looking for a solution that can deliver Project, Programme and Portfolio Management as well as Resource Management functionality The Contract is for a period of 3 years and 5 months with the optional extension 2 x 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Additional licences may be purchased throughout the contract length.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 24 months 01 April 2029 - 31 March 2031 01 April 2031 - 31 March 2033

Planning Information

Please submit your request for information response via Yortender no later than 10am 31 March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081078-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The North Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ninth Wave Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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