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PlotBox Cemetery and Crematorium Software

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by St Helens Council involves the acquisition of PlotBox Cemetery and Crematorium Software, categorised under software programming and consultancy services. The contract, awarded through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework for a duration of three years with an option to extend for an additional year, focuses on providing administration software for bereavement services. While the location specified for delivery is the UK, St Helens Council operates from Town Hall, St Helens. This procurement process, which reached the Award stage by 10 March 2026, indicates a direct awarding procedure without prior publication of a call for competition owing to its limited procurement method. The contract was signed on 30 June 2025 with a total value of £124,950.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in software development and consultancy services to expand within the public sector. The awarded firm, GSS (NI) Limited ("PlotBox"), demonstrates that large-scale enterprises with expertise in programming can successfully compete for such contracts. With the growing demand for digital transformation, similar procurements can pave the way for technology firms to enhance their portfolios by collaborating with local authorities. This ensures businesses remain competitive, embracing innovations in administrative and bespoke software solutions, especially those crafted for niche markets like bereavement services.

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Notice Title

PlotBox Cemetery and Crematorium Software

Notice Description

Administration Software for Bereavement Services 3 Years with option to extend for 1 additional period of 12 months

Procurement Information

Awarded via the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021509-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSS (NI) LIMITED ("PLOTBOX

Further Information

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