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Avepoint Opus Implementation & Licensing

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Avepoint Opus Implementation & Licensing" to deliver Records Management for SharePoint through subscription licences for the Avepoint (Opus) solution. This process falls under the IT services industry category and is located in Middlesbrough, UKC12. The procurement stage is at the contract award stage, with the contract having been signed on 2nd October 2025. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the contract value is GBP 95,454.33. The contract will run until 30th June 2028.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support. Given the nature of the procurement process—which was direct and below the threshold without competition—it seems well-suited for large companies like In-Form Consult Ltd, the appointed supplier. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive records management solutions for platforms like SharePoint or who can facilitate similar large-scale IT implementations stand to benefit from such opportunities. Additionally, organisations looking to expand their footprint within sub-central government bodies may find this contract especially beneficial.

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Notice Title

Avepoint Opus Implementation & Licensing

Notice Description

Subscription licences for the Avepoint (Opus) solution required to deliver Records Management for SharePoint

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062240-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£95,454 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN-FORM CONSULT

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