This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 14:43

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 13:51

Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "SLA Online Traded Services Platform." This platform is an integrated multifaceted sales, communication, and CPD portal for education providers. The central purchasing body, Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract, awarded to FRONTLINE DATA LIMITED, was signed on 26th June 2026, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, covering the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement is categorised under goods, and the contract is active as of now.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development and information systems, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to grow and scale their operations. The project is best suited for firms that specialise in creating comprehensive e-commerce and communication platforms tailored to the education sector. Businesses with a strong focus on developing educational software solutions, including sales platforms and resource distribution networks, will find this project directly aligned with their capabilities and market aspirations. Additionally, Somerset Council's consistent need for tailored solutions for their education services highlights the potential for continued collaboration and further contract opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

SLA Online Traded Services Platform

Notice Description

Integrated Multi-Functional Sales, Communication and CPD Portal to Education Providers (known as SLA Online).

Planning Information

If you are interested in this potential opportunity, then please express an interest by the 23rd March 2026 by completing the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMzqtg2i1tSrNBvN-nHWMXpjxUNFY5NTgwUUxMWDNRR0szTlpOWUtXQzYwNy4u

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06634b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£93,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
SOMERSET 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
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
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
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTLINE DATA

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