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Highways Licensing Software

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Highways Licensing Software, a project aimed at enabling the council to efficiently process highway licences for various organisations. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category and is located in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. The tender has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 6th August 2025. The contract is valued at £148,766 and is set to commence on 1st September 2025, running until 31st August 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension available. The procurement method was described as below threshold, and POLARIS SOFTWARE LIMITED has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

The procurement of the Highways Licensing Software presents lucrative business opportunities, particularly for software companies specialising in information systems and digital solutions for public authorities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like POLARIS SOFTWARE LIMITED are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those offering innovative solutions within the specified industry category. This contract can pave the way for similar opportunities in public sector technology procurement, providing businesses a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish relationships with sub-central government entities like Kent County Council. The project can serve as a showcase for effective software solutions within the public infrastructure and regulatory sectors.

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Notice Title

Highways Licensing Software

Notice Description

Highways Licensing Software to enable KCC to process highway licences for those organisations that apply to deliver their works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05824a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046446-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£148,766 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLARIS SOFTWARE

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