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Provision for Eros & Extra Modules

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council, a regional authority located in the United Kingdom, undertook a procurement process titled "Provision for Eros & Extra Modules". This procurement, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically aimed to ensure the continuity of services during a critical electoral period by acquiring necessary software modules from Idox Software Ltd. The procurement method used was 'limited', meaning it was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The decision, driven by the need to prevent service disruptions and avoid high implementation costs, resulted in a completed contract as of 8th April 2026, with the contract having been signed on 16th March 2026. This contract was awarded for the delivery within the UK and is valued at GBP 59,346.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and solutions, particularly those that can ensure seamless service integration and continuity. Companies that provide reliable software solutions, especially in scenarios requiring critical operational stability and minimal system disruption, could find such procurement processes beneficial for growth. Large software firms, similar to Idox Software Ltd., that are adept at supplying tailored software packages without substantial implementation overheads, are well-suited to engage in contracts of this nature. This procurement approach also highlights the advantages of being capable of fulfilling urgent and strategic procurement needs without the necessity of extensive competition, which can be advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision for Eros & Extra Modules

Notice Description

Provision for Eros & Extra Modules from IDOX

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision for Eros & Extra Modules from IDOX

Procurement Information

- Ensure service continuity during a critical electoral period, avoiding high-risk system changes ahead of major elections. - Prevent operational disruption to Elections, Customer Services, and Revenues and Benefits who depend on the 'weberos' integration. - Avoid significant implementation costs associated with procuring and deploying a new system, including staff resource, training, data migration, and integration redevelopment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031945-2026
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
£59,346 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD19 5AW
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Carpenders Park
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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