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Provision of Portfolio Management Software

LUTON COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded the contracting process for the "Provision of Portfolio Management Software". This procurement falls under the goods category and is associated with the software package and information systems industry. The contract, awarded to POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE COMPANY LIMITED, was signed on 18 August 2025 and will remain active from 8 September 2025 to 8 September 2028. The procurement method employed was 'limited', with a focus on below-threshold limited competition. The process is currently in the award stage, with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering comprehensive portfolio management solutions. Companies with experience in delivering software systems to public sector clients are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Businesses can benefit from establishing robust relationships with public authorities like Luton Council, which can lead to further opportunities within the governmental procurement sector. The comprehensive delivery addressees within the UK region provide additional logistical advantages for businesses situated nearby.

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Notice Title

Provision of Portfolio Management Software

Notice Description

Provision of Portfolio Management Software System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005113-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,376 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
procurement
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01582546000

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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