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SLA Online Licence and Portal Management

THURROCK COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "SLA Online Licence and Portal Management," was conducted by Thurrock Council, a sub-central government authority situated in Grays, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of software-related services and involved managing licences for the Thurrock Services for Schools and Thurrock Early Years website portals. The procurement was conducted using the "Below threshold - without competition" method, indicating a direct procurement approach. The award stage has been completed, with Frontline Data Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Colchester, United Kingdom, receiving the contract. The key dates for this process include the contract start date of 1st April 2025 and an end date of 31st March 2028, with the contract being formally signed on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those adept at managing online licences and portals. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in providing software solutions to public sectors would be well-suited to take on similar contracts. Such opportunities can lead to business growth by enhancing a company's portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector projects. Companies focusing on expanding their service offerings in digital applications and management systems for educational platforms may find this contract type particularly beneficial in showcasing their capabilities to prospective public authority clients.

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Notice Title

SLA Online Licence and Portal Management

Notice Description

Licence to run Thurrock Services for Schools and Thurrock Early Years website portals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050990
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017754-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTLINE DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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