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Replacement Regulatory Services Management Information System

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is led by St Helens Council, which has awarded a contract for the Replacement Regulatory Services Management Information System. This award is part of the Vertical Application Solutions under Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions, via the Crown Commercial RM6259 framework. The procurement focuses on software programming and consultancy services, categorised as services, and involves a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £254,400, was signed on 1st December 2025, marking its commencement for a period of five years. The procurement location is the United Kingdom, primarily within the region of UKD71, and is currently at the award stage.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in software programming and consultancy services within the regulatory sector. It was awarded to Idox Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating that sizeable firms with experience in similar service provision are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Businesses should aim to align themselves with frameworks like the Crown Commercial Service to increase chances of consideration in direct awards and related procurement opportunities. Engaging with regional authorities, such as St Helens Council, can provide further insights and access to future tenders, fostering strategic growth in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Regulatory Services Management Information System

Notice Description

Replacement Regulatory Services Management Information System For the period of 5 Years commencing 1st December 2025 Via the Crown Commercial RM6259 for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions. Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement Regulatory Services Management Information System For the period of 5 Years commencing 1st December 2025 Via the Crown Commercial RM6259 for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions. Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions

Procurement Information

Direct award via the CCS RM6259 for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066819
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022204-2026
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20253 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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