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Highways Asset Management software licences

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, which has completed the tender to provide Highways Asset Management software licences. This procurement falls under the industry category of Computer-related professional services, focused on delivering services necessary for managing public infrastructure such as roads and street lighting. The locale for this procurement is Dudley, within the region UKG36 in United Kingdom. This contract was awarded on 1st January 2026, following a limited procurement method via direct award through G-Cloud 14, adhering to technical reasons and additional delivery stipulations stated by EU directives. The contract value is £58,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for technology firms specialising in infrastructure asset management solutions. As this procurement process is related to highways asset management, businesses with established expertise and products in the field of software for infrastructure lifecycle management stand to gain. With the contract offering an option to extend beyond the initial 12 months, companies can secure a sustained collaboration, particularly those able to meet technical specifications and supply demands outlined by Dudley Council.

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Notice Title

Highways Asset Management software licences

Notice Description

Highways Asset Management software licences for existing local authority contractors to manage, maintain, and predict the lifecycle of public infrastructure such as roads, street lighting, and bridges.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award in respect of licences for existing Highways Asset Management software.

Options: 12 month contract with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months

Procurement Information

This was a direct award via G-Cloud 14 for renewal of software licences for existing Hosted Highways Asset Management system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066757
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021826-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20262 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE

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