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Exacom - Idox Software Ltd

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, based in Bedford, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Exacom - Idox Software Ltd." This process falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The direct procurement method was used due to the contractual value being below the competition threshold. The contract involves the extension of services from Idox Software Ltd for a further three years starting from 10th June 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £40,122.49. This extension is critical for the continuous monitoring and reporting of Section 106 planning obligations, which are crucial to the Council’s operations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and data systems, especially those specialising or looking to enter the public sector. As the procurement process involved a direct award with Idox Software Ltd, organisations with established relationships or specialised products aligned with government operational needs might find similar opportunities beneficial. Additionally, the focus on Section 106 planning obligations suggests prospects for companies experienced in managing compliance and legal frameworks within the construction and planning sectors. Businesses positioned to offer unique or complementary software solutions that enhance or expand existing systems may find advantageous engagements with public authorities through similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Exacom - Idox Software Ltd

Notice Description

Waiver - Product Reasons Exacom is the electronic planning data base system designed to record, monitor and report Section 106 planning obligations (financial and non financial) The Council has had a previous agreed contract with Idox to supply Exacom to the Planning Service up until April 2025. This waiver is to extend the contract for a further 3 years, given the work, training and data that has already been inputted into the system and is critical for the day to day recording, monitoring and reporting of S106 obligations which can run into millions of pounds. To migrate this to a different system, would not be cost efficient both in terms of time and finance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039708-2025
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
£33,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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