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Exacom Software

Dartford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 Mar 2026 at 11:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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11 Feb 2026 at 11:44

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council, a public authority in Dartford, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of Exacom Software. This software is intended for monitoring CIL contributions and managing the new Building Safety Levy (BSL), effective from 1st October 2026. The contract was directly awarded to EXACOM SYSTEMS LTD, an SME based in Colchester, following a below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract has been signed on 19th March 2026 and is active from 1st April 2026, with an end date of 30th September 2027, and a possible extension till 30th September 2028. The total gross value is £55,200, with a net amount of £46,000.

This tender represents a growth opportunity in the industry-specific software sector, particularly beneficial for small to medium enterprises with expertise in software development for monitoring and compliance purposes. Companies specialising in innovative software solutions for local government compliance systems may find this contract and similar future opportunities advantageous for expanding their business reach within the public sector. The direct procurement method indicates a preference for businesses that can offer tailored solutions with proven efficiency and reliability within budget constraints.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exacom Software

Notice Description

Software purchase for monitoring of CIL contributions and to manage the new Building Safety Levy (BSL) which the Council are required to collect from 1st October 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064da6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025667-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dartford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXACOM SYSTEMS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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