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e-signature solution

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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26 Mar 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has completed the procurement process for an e-signature solution, which falls under the industry category of Documentation Services. This service aims to enhance the council's document signing activities. The procurement, initiated through a limited tender method without prior publication, involved issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on 11 September 2024 to reputable e-signature providers across the UK. The contract was awarded to Virtual Signature IDV Limited, with the signing completed on 12 March 2025. This contract is valued at GBP 22,612.50 and will be implemented over a three-year period in the Croydon area (UKI62 region).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in electronic signature certification services. Companies capable of providing high-quality functional and non-functional e-signature solutions are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. By securing this tender, businesses can expect to increase their visibility and establish a strong foothold in the public sector, thereby enhancing their credibility and portfolio in the documentation services industry.

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Notice Title

e-signature solution

Notice Description

This service will assist the Council with an effective e-signature solution and enhance current signatory activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An invitation to tender was extended to all reputable e-signature providers in the UK to tender for a 3-years contract for the provision of e-signature solution service. This contract will improve productivity by automating document signing across the Council.

Procurement Information

This is a below threshold procurement. Expression of Interest (EoI) dated 11 September 2024 was issued to all reputable e-signature solution providers in the UK. RFQ documents were subsequently issued to all the suppliers that responded to the EoI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011353-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79131000 - Documentation services

79132100 - Electronic signature certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Jacob Aghedo
Contact Email
jacob.aghedo@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2087266000

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL SIGNATURE IDV

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