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Evolve Software Support & Maintenance

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Bedford Borough Council, located at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP, United Kingdom, culminated in the award of a contract titled "Evolve Software Support & Maintenance." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and was finalised on 18th September 2025. The contract was awarded to WEBCURL LIMITED, an SME based in Oxfordshire, with the procurement stage now complete. The award process began as a direct award under the CCS RM6237 framework and was procured below the threshold, with the goods requirement specifically described in the CPV classification 48000000. The contract, valid starting 18th September 2025 and ending 5th May 2026, is a comprehensive solution for the support and maintenance of Evolve Software.

For businesses looking to expand their operations within public sector software support and maintenance, this contract represents a marked opportunity. With the procurement method allowing for direct awards below threshold limits, SMEs specialising in information systems and software packages, like WEBCURL LIMITED, can efficiently align with public authorities seeking such tailored services. The procurement framework employed here illustrates a strategic opportunity for companies ready to provide specialised IT and software support services to sub-central government entities and could signal a beneficial model for other potential public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Evolve Software Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

12 months - Evolve Software Support & Maintenance Direct award under CCS RM6237 - Low Value Purchasing System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057674-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£45,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 5 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WEBCURL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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