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Municipal Collection Management System

STRATA SERVICE SOLUTIONS LTD.

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23 Mar 2026 at 15:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves a direct award contract for a Municipal Collection Management System, overseen by Teignbridge District Council with STRATA Service Solutions Ltd. as the buyer. The contract, valued at £360,000 excluding VAT, is awarded to AMCS UK Limited. It falls under the goods category specifically within software package and information systems. The transition of collection services was due to unforeseen urgency as outlined in clauses of The Procurement Act 2023. The contract period starts on 1st June 2026 and ends on 31st May 2029. The procurement location is primarily within the UK (region UKK4), with the procurement process being completed and an award notice published on 23rd March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software sectors, particularly those specialising in municipal systems and data management solutions. Companies experienced in handling government contracts and capable of providing reliable support services can benefit from competing for similar opportunities. Given the urgency and direct procurement process, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and rapid deployment capabilities may find substantial growth prospects in collaborating with local authorities like East Devon District Council and other sub-central government bodies. This contract signifies a strategic area to expand services in public sector management systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Municipal Collection Management System

Notice Description

AMCS Group met with Strata Service Solutions to discuss the transition of collection services from SUEZ to East Devon District Council. Strata are East Devon's council owned IT provider delivering support services to the operation. We discussed data ownership and transfer, system ownership and transfer, ongoing support. The outcome largely being that Strata require a smoothly managed transition of software services prior to service change on1st July 2026.

Procurement Information

Under clauses 13 (a) and (b) schedule 5 of The Procurement Act 2023, Strata Service Solutions Ltd are direct awarding this contract due to unforeseen urgency. East Devon District Council decided to create a LatCo and deliver the implementation in a very short time frame. The contract with AMCS was coming to an end therefore a novation couldn't happen and Strata Service Solutions were tasked with getting a contract in place by June 2026. On top of this AMCS could not offer a contract less than 3 years. Strata Service Solutions Ltd will procure a new contract ready for the expiry of this current contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026391-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATA SERVICE SOLUTIONS LTD.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMCS Ltd

Further Information

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