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SAM End Use Agreement

Somerset County Council

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated through a direct method below the threshold without competition, involves Somerset Council overseeing the SAM End Use Agreement. As a public authority of the sub-central government, Somerset Council has engaged Smart Applications Management as the supplier, highlighting the strategic importance of application service providers within the UK's UKK23 region, specifically Taunton. The contract, worth £64,480.54, was signed on 31 March 2023 and remains active until 31 March 2027, involving services provided through SAM's subcontractors. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with Smart Applications Management fulfilling the role of supplier.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in application services, particularly SMEs, to leverage subcontractor partnerships. Companies able to provide innovative application solutions and those looking to expand within the local government sector would benefit from engaging with such contracts. Considering the direct procurement method utilised by Somerset Council, businesses with established relationships and reputations may find themselves at an advantage. By aligning their offerings with this contract, businesses can position themselves for growth within this strategic and evolving service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAM End Use Agreement

Notice Description

The services provided by SAM under the End User Agreement (EUA) are not provided directly by SAM but rather by SAM's subcontractors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017004-2026
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

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 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
Somerset County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Smart Applications Management

Further Information

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