Award

Award of Leisure Management System

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jan 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Aberdeenshire Council, which aimed to award a contract for upgrading their current leisure management system to a cloud-hosted environment. This contract, titled "Award of Leisure Management System," falls under the industry category of software-related services (CPV code 72260000) and is specifically related to upgrading industry-specific software packages. The process took place in the region of Aberdeenshire, UK, under a limited procurement method, meaning it was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The decision to award without a call was due to the technical necessity to maintain service continuity. The procurement was in the award stage as of January 26, 2026, and the contract, valued at £380,511, was signed on January 8, 2026, with Gladstone MRM Limited as the supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for technology and software service businesses, particularly those specialised in cloud solutions and management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with the intricacies of hosting and managing large-scale leisure systems could find numerous prospects in similar procurement processes, especially when dealing with public sector upgrades. Given the specific technical requirements and the necessity to ensure continuity, suppliers with expertise in seamless technology transitions stand well-positioned to compete effectively in such bids. The case highlights the potential for growth in the public sector for businesses that can meet the advanced technical specifications and robust service criteria set by regional authorities like Aberdeenshire Council.

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Notice Title

Award of Leisure Management System

Notice Description

The Council had to upgrade their current leisure management system to a cloud hosted environment and required this to be completed by the incumbent supplier

Procurement Information

This contract is required to maintain continuity to move the current solution to a cloud hosted environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006574-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,511 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLADSTONE MRM

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