Award

Cemetery software

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

25 Apr 2025 at 10:30

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

09 Apr 2025 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for cemetery software, including digital mapping services, to Gower Consultants Limited. The procurement falls within the services industry category and spans multiple regions across the UK, such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and more. This contract, under a limited procurement method due to being below threshold, was signed on 31st March 2025 and is active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The contract's legal basis is governed by the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in information technology and custom software development, as the involvement in such contracts can enhance credibility and expand market reach. Companies equipped to deliver information technology services, especially those with experience in software tailored to the public sector, are well-suited to compete for and execute similar contracts. The broad geographical delivery scope also allows for regional market penetration and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cemetery software

Notice Description

Cemetery software including digital mapping

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffe6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016976-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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