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Kaarbon Tech

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process for a software solution titled "Kaarbon Tech," designed to manage the cleansing of road gullies within the Plymouth region (UKK41). As part of a sub-central government public authority, the council opted for a direct procurement method below threshold, completed without competition. This award process reached its conclusion with the contract beginning on 20th October 2025 and set to end on 30th November 2025. The procurement, focusing on the services industry and specifically IT services, culminated in a contract awarded to DELT Shared Services Limited on 29th October 2025 with a gross contract value of £47,167.80.

This procurement offers valuable insight into how businesses can grow by providing specialised IT services to municipalities, especially those that are able to deliver bespoke systems that enhance operational efficiency. Companies experienced in IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, are well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses that can provide tailored solutions for public sector asset management may find ample opportunity to expand by partnering with local governments looking for innovative methods to improve public services. Such contracts, especially those awarded directly and without competition, can highlight emerging areas of need where SMEs might position themselves strategically to capture new business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kaarbon Tech

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council require software to the management of the cleansing of road gullies. The cleansing of road gullies is currently managed through an excel sheet on a ward by ward basis. The software provided by KaarbonTech is a bespoke system designed to maximise the use of resources and to deliver a comprehensive risk-based approach to asset management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d65c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069431-2025
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
£39,306 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELT SHARED SERVICES

Further Information

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