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002677 - NitroPro Renewal

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the licence and technical support for Nitro Pro software, a vital tool for many teams within the council. The procurement process, categorised under IT services, was conducted directly and identified as "Below threshold - without competition", reflecting a straightforward approach without open bidding. The contract, signed on 26th September 2025, with an active period from 28th December 2025 to 27th December 2026, includes a gross value of £57,218.40 GBP. The legal basis for this procurement follows the UKPGA 2023/54. This renewal contract highlights the strategic importance of maintaining essential software for streamlined operations across locations in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and support. Companies like Nitro Software, a small and medium-sized enterprise, are well-suited to benefit from such procurement processes, which offer the chance to engage in long-term collaborations with public authorities. Businesses with the capacity to deliver consistent and reliable software solutions, along with technical support, are positioned to thrive through these extensions, which allow up to two additional 12-month periods. This stability provides a sustained revenue stream and the potential for relationship building with government entities such as Durham County Council.

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Notice Title

002677 - NitroPro Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of licence and technical support for Nitro Pro software. This product has been used within the authority for multiple years and is an integral part of the day to day working processes for many teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d31c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068080-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,682 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ethan.bowman@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NITRO SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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