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e-Procurement Portal

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an e-Procurement portal, classified under the software package and information systems industry category. This contract, awarded on 14 March 2025, is valid from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement process was conducted directly, without competition, as it fell below the pre-determined threshold. The total value of the contract is £20,939.47. The award phase of the procurement process was finalized on 8 April 2025.

This e-Procurement portal contract presents significant business growth opportunities for technology and software companies, particularly those specializing in software development and information systems solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors can benefit from engaging in similar future procurement processes that require bespoke e-Procurement solutions. The awarded supplier, Proactis Limited, an SME based in Wetherby, United Kingdom, demonstrates the suitability of small businesses for such contracts, providing inspiration for others to compete for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

e-Procurement Portal

Notice Description

Provision of e-Procurement portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013749-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,939 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Paul Marriott
Contact Email
paul.marriott@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1344352830

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACTIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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