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Online Community Equipment Stores / Service Hosted Software as a service

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 00:29

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for an 'Online Community Equipment Stores / Service Hosted Software as a Service' project. This falls within the 'IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support' industry category. The procurement targeted the efficient management of community equipment services and social care supplies in Swindon and nearby areas. Awarded as a direct procurement method "Below threshold - without competition," the contract was signed with ETHICAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED on 6th February 2026 with active status. The agreed contract spans three years, starting from the 6th of February 2026 to the 5th of February 2029 with potential extensions for three additional years.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hosted software solutions, particularly those focusing on IT services within the health and social care domains. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in delivering Software as a Service solutions might find valuable growth opportunities, given that Swindon Borough Council is seeking to streamline its operation in community equipment services. The contract terms and potential extensions provide ample room for sustained business engagement and innovation in service delivery. Moreover, companies located within or around Swindon's region may find logistical advantages in participating in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Online Community Equipment Stores / Service Hosted Software as a service

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of Community Equipment Software Hosted Software as a Service that supports the efficient management of Community Equipment Services and other areas of social care supplies provision for the geographical area of Swindon and some of the neighbouring boundaries. The contract is for a 3 year term with the option to extend for a further 3 x 1 year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065474
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013665-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

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
£126,190 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2029 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHICAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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