Award

GovService - Platform

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has awarded a contract titled "GovService - Platform" under the services category, with the main industry focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process, initiated through a direct method without competition, has reached the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 1st February 2028. This process was conducted below the threshold for a competitive bidding process, aligning with legal provisions under UK legislation 2023/54. The supplier, Granicus-Firmstep Limited, with its headquarters in Cambridge, was selected to deliver the services in the region of Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £209,166. The contract was signed on 18th December 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in customer service platforms and software development. Companies similar in scale and capability to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, an SME with expertise in governmental platforms, would find this type of procurement process well-suited to their offerings. Participating organisations can broaden their market presence within the public sector, develop strategic alliances with local councils, and enhance their portfolio with projects supported by public authorities like Middlesbrough Council. Such opportunities emphasise the importance of developing tailored service solutions that meet the specific needs of sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Title

GovService - Platform

Notice Description

Service Designer/Customer Portal/Staff Portal Customer Service Hub (UK/EU) - up to 15 users Customer Service Hub Additional Users (Tier 1) - 65 users Customer Service Queuing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085536-2025
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
£209,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

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