Award

Project Portfolio Management and Resource System

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2025 at 16:00

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 10:00

Planning

14 Mar 2025 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council recently completed a procurement process for a Project Portfolio Management and Resource System, which falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The process was conducted using an open procedure method and has now reached the award stage with an announcement made on 31st October 2025. This procurement targets the delivery of project management, programme, portfolio, and resource management functionalities. The contract, awarded to Ninth Wave Limited, is set for a period of 3 years and 5 months, starting from 17th November 2025, with the option to extend it for additional two periods of 2 years each, up to 2033. The total contract value is £750,000, with the delivery region specified as Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing comprehensive project management software solutions. Businesses focusing on innovative software development and management systems can benefit substantially due to the high demand for quality in execution and delivery, with 60% of the evaluation criteria dedicated to quality. As the procurement method was open, firms that specialise in delivering complex and scalable software solutions, which integrate seamlessly into existing governmental infrastructure, are well-suited to thrive from this contract and potential future extensions or additional purchases. With electronic submission policies allowed, businesses from various regions had the opportunity to place their bids, contributing to the diverse competition environment.

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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/070215-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Taylor
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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