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Highways Asset Management Software Solution

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Highways Asset Management Software Solution, classified under the CPV code 48100000 for industry specific software packages. The procurement, categorised as goods, was executed through a limited procedure without prior publication, facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14). Key dates included the contract award on 14th March 2025, with the contract valued at £196,950. The software solution will be implemented in Sunderland, with the contracting authority being Sunderland City Council located in Sunderland, UKC23 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive asset management systems. Companies with expertise in highways management and associated services stand to benefit from engaging in such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver robust software and accompanying services tailored for regional authorities like Sunderland City Council are especially well-suited to compete in future opportunities within this industry. The awarded supplier, Symology Limited, exemplifies the type of business that can capitalise on such procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Highways Asset Management Software Solution

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Highways Asset Management Software Solution and Accompanying Services. The above contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Highways Asset Management Software Solution and Accompanying Services.

Procurement Information

The above contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14). The above framework was procured and awarded under The Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012471-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Virginia Ainsley
Contact Email
virginia.ainsley@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMOLOGY

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