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Source-to-Contract System

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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15 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has completed the procurement process for a Source-to-Contract System in the services category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. This procurement followed a limited method without prior publication, justified by benchmarking against similar portals to ensure value for money. The contract was awarded to Cimple Limited on 14th April 2025, valued at £44,000. This initiative was managed within the Camden location, and the entire process, from the tender to the award stage, reflects the efficient procurement strategy of the regional local authority.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services capable of delivering customised solutions efficiently and economically. SMEs, similar to Cimple Limited, which demonstrate an ability to offer competitive prices and innovative solutions without extensive procurement processes, are well-suited for such opportunities. Engaging in these projects can lead to significant business growth through increased credibility and experience in public sector contracts, particularly for those located within or with an interest in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Source-to-Contract System

Notice Description

Benchmarking against similar portals during market engagement and supplier quote has represent value for money . A competative portal is unlikely to result in significant savings that justify the time and cost involved.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Benchmarking against similar portals during market engagement and supplier quote has represent value for money . A competative portal is unlikely to result in significant savings that justify the time and cost involved.

Procurement Information

Benchmarking against similar portals during market engagement and supplier quote has represent value for money . A competative portal is unlikely to result in significant savings that justify the time and cost involved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039932-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Joana Heliotrope
Contact Email
joana.heliotrope@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079741927

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIMPLE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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