Award

Artifax Event Management for Theatre, Halls & Museums

HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 11:19

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 11:24

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Artifax Event Management Software has been completed by Hull City Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. This contract focuses on supplying software-related services for theatres, halls, and museums, falling under the classification of software supply services. The location involved is primarily around Hull, designated as region UKE11. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), which complies with the legal basis of the CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Artifax Software Limited being the successful supplier. Despite initial plans for the contract to include an option for extension, one of the lots was cancelled, but the provisioning continues with the initial contract lasting from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in software supply services and technology solutions aimed at cultural institutions. Companies with expertise in software development, e-management systems, and digital transformation solutions will find this contract appealing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Artifax Software Limited, who have successfully secured the contract. Such collaborations with governmental bodies, like Hull City Council, can significantly bolster market presence and credibility, offering potential for further engagements and expansion in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Artifax Event Management for Theatre, Halls & Museums

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has directly awarded a contract for The provision of Artifax Event Management Software for Theatre, Halls & Museums via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) The contract start date is 1st September 2025 for an initial period of 2 years, ending 31st August 2027, with an option to extend for one period of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the overall value of the services to be approximately PS69,850.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hull City Council (The Authority) has directly awarded a contract for The provision of Artifax Event Management Software for Theatre, Halls & Museums via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) The contract start date is 1st September 2025 for an initial period of 2 years, ending 31st August 2027, with an option to extend for one period of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the overall value of the services to be approximately PS69,850.

Options: Option to extend for one period of 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for one period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dabf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073085-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
£69,850 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Joe Scarfe
Contact Email
joe.scarfe@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTIFAX SOFTWARE

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