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CONFIRM Enterprise Asset Management Solution

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY

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21 Jan 2026 at 10:42

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21 Jan 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Haringey has completed the procurement process for the "CONFIRM Enterprise Asset Management Solution", a project concerning the management of infrastructure assets such as highways, street lighting, parks, and public amenities. This initiative is managed from their office in Wood Green, London. The process employed a direct award method under the Procurement Act of 2023 due to the proprietary nature of the software provided by Brightly Software Limited. The key contracts associated with this procurement verify substantial engagement with SME suppliers, highlighted by the completed contract status. The initial contract period is set from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2028 with a potential two-year extension, providing a well-defined timeline for service continuity.

This direct award creates a notable opportunity for businesses involved in specialised software and asset management solutions. The proprietary ownership held by Brightly Software Limited signifies advantageous positioning for companies capable of providing complementary services or innovations that can enhance the Confirm system's existing functionality. Suitable businesses include those with expertise in systems management software, specialised ICT infrastructure integrations, or those capable of ensuring seamless interoperability across digital platforms. Leveraging these capabilities can lead to significant business growth, particularly given the Borough's commitment to maintaining operational stability and reliability within their ICT frameworks.

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Notice Title

CONFIRM Enterprise Asset Management Solution

Notice Description

Confirm EAM system is the Council's primary platform for managing infrastructure assets, including highways, street lighting, parks, and public amenities. It supports core business processes such as asset registration, inspection scheduling, reactive and planned maintenance, and statutory reporting. Key users span multiple departments-highways, environmental services, parks, finance, and ICT-with over 150 active users relying on the system.

Procurement Information

Brightly Software Limited is the owner of the Confirm Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system. A direct award is permitted under the grounds established in Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act of 2023 which allows for a direct award to a single supplier based on Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights (PA23 Schedule 5.(5). Confirm EAM is proprietary software wholly owned and maintained by Brightly. The intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights are owned by Brightly. Only Brightly is legally permitted to provide updates, security patches, and technical support. Licensing restrictions prohibit third-party modification or maintenance, and access to source code or data structures is unavailable outside the supplier's ecosystem. It is also a market-leading, fully integrated solution that meets all Council operational requirements and works seamlessly with existing ICT systems and is used by Council staff and external contractors. There is no viable alternative currently that provides equivalent functionality or compatibility "out of the box''. Another justification for the direct award is Technical Exclusivity and Integration Dependencies (PA23 Schedule 5(.6). The Council's implementation of Confirm is highly customised and deeply embedded within existing ICT infrastructure. Key integrations, including real-time GIS synchronisation, finance system workflows, mobile field applications, and third-party systems are built on Application Programming Interfaces (API's) and data models uniquely configured and developed by Brightly to meet the Council's operational requirements. These customised connections ensure seamless interoperability across digital platforms and departments. Replacing Confirm would require major custom development without guaranteed results or compatibility, creating risks such as workflow disruption, weakened integration, and receiving services different from those in place. Keeping Confirm maintains operational stability, protects previous investments, and ensures continued reliability of the Council's ICT infrastructure The difference or incompatibility because of a change in supplier would result in significant technical challenges with respect to operation and maintenance (PA23 Schedule 5.7), which is covered under Schedule 5 of the 2023 Procurement Act is also another justification for the direct award. Transitioning from an established and proven system such as Confirm would have considerable operational impact and impose substantial cost to the Council. The estimated cost of transitioning from Confirm to an alternative solution is expected to exceed PS100,000, which includes onboarding, staff retraining, data validation, data migration, systems integration and internal resource costs. This figure is in addition to software licences, support, potential penalties for statutory breaches, reputational damage, or costs arising from service delays. Furthermore, changing to an alternative solution would cause major technical and operational challenges for the Council. The Confirm EAM system has been in use for over 15 years and supports the delivery of established operational processes and multiple statutory requirements which include: Highways Act 1980, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (National Underground Asset Register). A change in system carries significant risks for the Council, including service interruption, data loss, incompatibility with national systems, and failure to meet statutory conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005155-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£454,271 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hpcs@haringey.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N22 7TR
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Haringey
Electoral Ward
Woodside
Westminster Constituency
Southgate and Wood Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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