Notice Information
Notice Title
Firmstep Specialist Consultancy Support
Notice Description
The supply and design of a set of bespoke solutions that are integral to the Council's operations. The solutions have been tailored specifically to the Council's requirements and are not off-the-shelf products. They are custom integrations with our existing systems and data. These enhancements are not transferable without significant effort and resource. The services are especially applicable to our Garden Waste service. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011097277
Procurement Information
Competition is not reasonably practicable for technical reasons because the service requirement is intrinsically linked to an existing system whose design, architecture, and operational dependencies are uniquely understood by the Algorythm Ltd, incumbent supplier. The incumbent supplier, Algorythm possesses detailed and proprietary knowledge derived from original system design, configuration, and ongoing development and support. This knowledge is embedded within the solution and has not been artificially created for the purpose of restricting competition. No alternative supplier could assume responsibility without first undertaking extensive reverse engineering and knowledge acquisition activities. Transferring support or further development to a new supplier would require significant reverse engineering, complex knowledge transfer, and redevelopment effort. These activities would introduce material and disproportionate risks, including service disruption, loss of system stability, and delays to the delivery of critical services. Running a competitive procurement under these conditions would not be proportionate to the nature and value of the requirement. The additional cost, time, and operational risk associated with transitioning to an alternative supplier would outweigh any potential benefits of competition. A direct award to the incumbent supplier represents the most effective means of securing value for money, ensuring continuity of service, and safeguarding the delivery of services that are critical to the public interest. A direct award mitigates avoidable operational and delivery risks by maintaining system stability and continuity of service.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-061451
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009000-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK5 - Transparency Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- 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
72268000 - Software supply services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £31,474 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Feb 20263 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 2 Feb 20263 months ago
- Contract Period
- 15 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WATFORD
- Postcode
- WD17 3EX
- Post Town
- Watford
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Watford
- Electoral Ward
- Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Watford
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009000-2026
2nd February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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