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Ongoing support of the Adult Learning TERMS software - S537569

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Ongoing support of the Adult Learning TERMS software - S537569," falls under the industry category of "goods" specifically involving an industry-specific software package. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to WEST MARCH SYSTEMS LIMITED. The work will be conducted from 5th November 2025 to 31st October 2026, with a contract value of £40,000. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," with the process now complete and the contract signed on 4th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector projects and expand their client base by providing ongoing software support services. Businesses specialising in educational or industry-specific software development would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts, given the government's reliance on such expertise for enhancing public service efficiency. Collaborating on such projects can potentially lead to further contracts within the public sector, establishing a robust portfolio in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ongoing support of the Adult Learning TERMS software - S537569

Notice Description

Ongoing support of the Adult Learning TERMS software - S537569 PS40000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002786-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST MARCH SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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