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Information at Work System / Enterprise

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully completed the procurement process for an "Information at Work System / Enterprise," focusing on document management solutions. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with NEC Software Solutions UK Limited being awarded the contract. The contract, signed on 20th December 2025, commenced on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026. This procurement, conducted through a limited method for goods below the threshold of open competition, highlights the involvement of the buying organisation located at South Lakeland House, Kendal, UK. The total contract value is £40,991.05.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those capable of delivering innovative document management solutions within specified timelines. Companies with expertise in creating scalable software systems may find opportunities in similar government procurement, aligning their solutions with the requirements of public authority projects. Given the focus on a sub-central government public authority, businesses that are experienced in navigating the complexities of such contracts might gain a strategic advantage and foster business growth by participating in future tenders from councils and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Information at Work System / Enterprise

Notice Description

Procurement of a contract for a document management system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067387
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027166-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£40,991 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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