Award

Highways Project Managment tool - PMNet hosting and support.

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of hosting, support, and access to the PMNet Highways Project Management tool. The contract was awarded to Athium Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), without competition, as it fell below the threshold for requiring a competitive process. This award stage marks the completion of the contracting process, and the contract is active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a potential three-month extension. The project belongs to the services category, specifically falling under software package and information systems, construction project management services, and project management software development services, and is located within the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £144,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software and project management services to align themselves with public sector needs. Businesses that can offer similar solutions or have expertise in project management software could find success by exploring collaborations or ensuring readiness for similar future procurement exercises. Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth by establishing credibility and showcasing capability in delivering public sector projects. The direct procurement method by Hertfordshire County Council indicates an opportunity for businesses capable of efficiently handling public sector requirements on non-competitive bids in certain circumstances.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Project Managment tool - PMNet hosting and support.

Notice Description

Hosting, support and provision of access to PMNet Highways Project Management tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050640
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016484-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71541000 - Construction project management services

72212331 - Project management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATHIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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