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Cemeteries Software System

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Cemeteries Software System, awarding the contract to Plotbox. The project, located in county UKL17, involves delivering a comprehensive digital solution for cemetery management, including digital mapping and online booking services. This procurement, conducted directly and below the threshold without competition, has now reached the contract stage, with the initial contract set to commence on 16th February 2026 and run until 15th February 2031, with an optional twelve-month extension available. The procurement belongs to the 'services' category, specifically focusing on IT services, software development, and database solutions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services and software development, particularly those specialising in document management and database solutions. Organisations looking to grow their presence in the public sector, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Plotbox from Ballymena, Northern Ireland, may find opportunities to closely collaborate with public authorities. The procurement underscores an evolving trend towards digital solutions in public service management and illustrates the potential for similar opportunities in future tenders across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Cemeteries Software System

Notice Description

Cemeteries Digital System including Digital Mapping and Online Bookings, and offline functionality

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006602-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

48611000 - Database software package

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
£139,245 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@npt.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLOTBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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