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Orbus iServer Infinity migration

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has awarded a contract titled "Orbus iServer Infinity migration" in the software industry category. The procurement involves transitioning from an on-premises installation of Orbus iServer software to the Orbus Infinity cloud service, with a multi-year contract beginning on 21st March 2025 and concluding on 20th March 2028. The total value of this contract is £90,167. The procurement process, which is classified as below threshold, followed the tender stage and is now in the award stage, having been awarded to Seattle Software Ltd, trading as Orbus Software. The contract status is active, and Portsmouth, UK, is the location where these services are required.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in cloud services and software migration support. The successful completion of this contract could open doors for additional governmental projects and build a strong portfolio in the public sector for businesses like SMEs focusing on IT transformations. Companies with expertise in delivering robust cloud transition solutions and managing software as a service (SaaS) platforms would find themselves well-positioned to pursue similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Orbus iServer Infinity migration

Notice Description

Migration from on premise installation of Orbus iServer software to Orbus Infinity cloud service. To have a multi year contract for the software and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019970-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£90,167 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEATTLE SOFTWARE LTD TRADING AS ORBUS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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