Award

PDF Creation

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process for a PDF editing and signing service, awarded to Nitro Software, Inc. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is classified as a goods contract. The procurement method utilised was direct, operating below the threshold without competition. The process reached completion with the contract authorised on 22nd July 2025. The contract, set to start on 19th December 2025 and conclude on 19th December 2028, is valued at £104,706.00 GBP, with a gross amount of £125,647.20 GBP.

This awarded contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and services, particularly those with robust capabilities in digital document management. Large enterprises, as demonstrated by the awarding to Nitro Software, Inc, can effectively leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio in the UK public sector. This procurement enhances business growth potential by offering a stable project timeline extending over three years, with key performance indicators centred around availability, sustainability, and time saved. Businesses adept at delivering high-quality digital solutions will find such tenders an avenue for strategic positioning within the competitive landscape of public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PDF Creation

Notice Description

PDF editing and signing service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044788-2025
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
Large

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
£104,706 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NITRO SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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