Award

Direct Award via Framework for Provision of Public Protection Regulatory App

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, a regional authority situated in Widnes, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the Direct Award via the BOS (RM6285) Framework concerning the Provision of a Public Protection Regulatory App. This initiative is categorised under Software package and information systems, marking a significant step in the council's procurement activities. The tender process was concluded by 18 March 2026, leading to a contract award with Civica UK Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. Employing a procurement method characterised by limited competition, the council opted for an award procedure conducted without prior publication, indicating the project's strategic importance and timely requirement.

This procurement project provides Civica UK Limited with the opportunity to develop and supply critical software systems, strengthening its portfolio in public service applications. Businesses that specialise in developing cutting-edge software solutions for regulatory environments could greatly benefit from similar opportunities with regional authorities. As such, enterprises focusing on innovation in software packages could find substantial growth potential in engaging with procurement processes for public protection and regulatory software solutions, highlighting collaborations with government agencies like Halton Borough Council. With a direct procurement method in this sector, companies with scalable offerings that address public service needs are strategically positioned for successful partnerships.

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Notice Title

Direct Award via Framework for Provision of Public Protection Regulatory App

Notice Description

Direct Award via BOS (RM6285) Framework for Provision of Public Protection Regulatory App

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via BOS (RM6285) Framework for Provision of Public Protection Regulatory App

Procurement Information

Legacy System awarded via Direct Award from BOS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06703f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,780 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

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