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HDRC NY Thiscovery

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contract "HDRC NY Thiscovery" was awarded by The North Yorkshire Council, a sub-central government public authority in Northallerton, United Kingdom. The procurement focused on the acquisition of the Thiscovery platform's Communities module, supporting public involvement in research, within the software and information systems industry. Identified by OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-05430c", this contracting process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 30th May 2025 and the commencement on 1st July 2025, running until the end of December 2028. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold without competition, highlighting a streamlined process benefiting from dedicated HDRC NY grant funding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and digital engagement platforms. SMEs, like THIS Labs Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes where niche expertise and the ability to tailor innovative solutions to public sector needs are valued. The procurement approach suggests opportunities for similar businesses to engage in partnerships or subcontracting arrangements, particularly if they offer enhancements to community engagement technologies and solutions in the public sector.

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Notice Title

HDRC NY Thiscovery

Notice Description

A contract to procure the Thiscovery platform - specifically the Thiscovery Communities module, to support the delivery our public involvement and community engagement in research. We seek to procure this until December 2028, with an option to break/cancel our use after 18 months from contract signing. https://www.thiscovery.org/ This will be funded from our HDRC NY grant ie we have dedicated funding for this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05430c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030016-2025
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIS LABS

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