Award

For the provision of the Software 'Envelope' for the HR Apprenticeship Team

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 18:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of the software ‘Envelope’ to support their HR Apprenticeship Team. This project falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on software-related services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method that is below the threshold, hence no competition was involved. The contract, awarded to EPACT as the supplier, is valued at £61,920.00 and is set to run from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2028, with a possibility for a 12-month extension. This procurement process reflects West Sussex County Council's initiative in leveraging technology rapidly through efficient contracting methods.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services to expand their customer base and establish strong partnerships within the public sector. SMEs like EPACT have demonstrated the ability to fulfil such contracts, suggesting that similar businesses with expertise in developing or adapting software solutions for HR purposes would be well-positioned to compete in this space. This could pave the way for future contracts, enabling businesses to contribute to the modernisation of public sector operations and benefiting from long-term engagements as preferred suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the provision of the Software 'Envelope' for the HR Apprenticeship Team

Notice Description

Contract Reference Number: BS807.313 Contract Title: Services Contract for the provision of the Software 'Envelope' for the HR Apprenticeship Team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077047-2025
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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