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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 10:25

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 09:56

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Maintenance and Minor Developments of the AppInterface System. Operating within the region of UKF21, the Council sought services related to IT consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement, initiated through an open competition below the threshold, was managed by Zhiaw Hama. The contract was awarded to Ember Technology Ltd, with the contract period set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, potentially extending up to five years. This process adheres to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring a competitive and transparent procurement framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering cloud solutions and API integrations. The focus on evolving from an on-premises system to a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution aligns with current digital transformation trends, presenting growth opportunities for tech firms capable of supporting such transitions. The contract, valued at £118,300 excluding VAT, includes possibilities for additional purchases, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs and larger entities alike, looking to establish or fortify their presence in public sector IT projects.

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Notice Title

The provision of Maintenance and Minor Developments of AppInterface System

Notice Description

The Council currently manages City Highways and Street lighting work using AppInterface, a solution made up of individual applications largely hosted on-premises, with data stored in an SQL database. The Spoils module is an exception, hosted separately as a standalone website for recording waste materials. In line with our cloud first policy, an on-premises solution is no longer acceptable. A new SaaS or cloud solution is required, which may involve adapting and migrating the current system. Meanwhile, the existing on-premises system must be maintained to remain operational and secure. Additionally, integration with the new Highways system, Alloy, via a new API will need to be configured within the AppInterface system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The total possible contract duration is (5) five years, which consists of an initial term of (2) two years with the option to extend for up to a further (2) two + (1) one years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074080-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£118,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£118,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBER TECHNOLOGY

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