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GCloud 14 Mini Competition - Land Charges System

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Maidstone Borough Council, involves the acquisition of a Software as a Service system for Land Charges through a mini-competition under the GCloud 14 Framework. This contract, awarded to Arcus Global Limited, focuses on software packages and information systems within the UKJ45 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement category is goods, and the procurement was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication, falling outside the scope of traditional directives. The award was made on 25th March 2026, with the procurement status now complete and contract active.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing software solutions, particularly those with expertise in delivering cloud-based services. Large-scale providers, like Arcus Global Limited, that can demonstrate high-quality submissions and effective system demonstrations are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The contract value is £153,899.50, indicating a significant investment in a system crucial for managing land charges effectively, offering substantial business prospects for providers in the software and information systems industry.

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Notice Title

GCloud 14 Mini Competition - Land Charges System

Notice Description

Procurement of a Software as a Service system for Land Charges

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Software as a Service system for Land Charges. Procurement undertaken via mini-competition on the GCloud 14 Framework

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded in compliance with the terms of the GCloud 14 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067444
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027538-2026
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
£153,899 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ45 Mid Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCUS GLOBAL

Further Information

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