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DBS Ebulk Online Application Platform

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DBS Ebulk Online Application Platform" was conducted by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, a regional or local authority based in Stockport, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting software programming and consultancy services, and the procurement was completed via the Crown Commercial G-Cloud 14 framework. The direct award, initiated on 1st January 2026, was done without prior publication due to the procurement falling outside the scope of standard directives. The awarded contract, dated 12th March 2026, encompasses a 2-year period with Cantium Business Solutions Limited as the supplier, valued at £38,000. The procurement method was limited, reflecting a direct award procedure, and the related procurement stage is marked as complete.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those skilled in online application platforms. Since the procurement process employed a direct award method, businesses already registered or able to participate in frameworks like G-Cloud may benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Large-scale suppliers with experience in delivering specialised solutions to governmental authorities stand well-suited to compete under such procurement models, allowing them to leverage their expertise and previous engagements to foster growth in public sector service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBS Ebulk Online Application Platform

Notice Description

DBS Ebulk Online Application Platform for the period of 2 years commencing 1st January 2026 Via the Crown Commercial G-Cloud 14 framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

DBS Ebulk Online Application Platform for the period of 2 years commencing 1st January 2026 Via the Crown Commercial G-Cloud 14 framework

Procurement Information

Direct award via the Crown Commercial G-Cloud 14 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066836
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022253-2026
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
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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