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DA from G Cloud 14 for Corporate Governance and Compliance System

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the implementation of a Corporate Governance and Compliance System (CGCS). This procurement falls within the compliance software package category, identified by the CPV code 48170000, and is considered a goods procurement. The selected supplier, POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE COMPANY LIMITED, was awarded the contract through a Direct Award under the G Cloud 14 CCS framework. Situated in UKC11, the project aims to bolster programme management and enhance corporate governance. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being signed on 27th October 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale software and IT service providers specialising in compliance systems and governance solutions to engage with regional authorities. Businesses equipped to deliver unified platforms for managing audits, risks, and corporate performance, while ensuring alignment with UK regulatory frameworks, would find this contract highly beneficial for growth. The procurement method being limited and direct suggests opportunities for suppliers currently listed or capable of being listed on framework agreements such as G Cloud, focusing on providing efficient and scalable solutions tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

DA from G Cloud 14 for Corporate Governance and Compliance System

Notice Description

Implementation of a Corporate Governance and Compliance System (CGCS) to enable a streamlined, data-led approach to corporate services, that maximises efficiencies, supports achievement of our statutory duties, improves programme management and strengthens internal governance and controls. The system will provide a unified platform for managing programmes, projects, audits, risks, health and safety, business continuity, and corporate performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Local Government Act, CIPFA guidance, Health and Safety Legislation and the Civil Contingencies Act. This will be awarded via Direct Award via the G Cloud 14 CCS framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract was awarded via a Direct Award from the CCS G Cloud 14 framework.

Options: There is a 1 x 12 month extension available via the framework.

Procurement Information

The client department presented a business case which highlighted POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE COMPANY LIMITED as the most suitable supplier for the service requirements. A compliant, direct award procedure was followed, using the CCS G Cloud 14 framework, which enabled the Council to award to POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE COMPANY LIMITED.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073681-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 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
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE

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