Planning

Software Reseller

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 12:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset Council aims to establish a software reseller arrangement, primarily classified under "Software package and information systems" and "Repair and maintenance services". This contract falls within the industry category for goods and addresses the needs of a public authority at a sub-central government level. The location for the delivery is UKK23 - United Kingdom, with the planning stage currently underway, as evidenced by the pipeline notice published on 14th April 2026. Interested parties should note the future notice date is 1st August 2026, while the planned contract period spans from 30th April 2027 to 29th April 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, resellers, and maintenance services. With a total value up to £36,000,000 and a focus on software and information systems, firms experienced in providing innovative software packages and efficient maintenance services stand a strong chance of success. SMEs and larger entities within the software industry can leverage this occasion to craft mutually beneficial partnerships with Somerset Council, fostering business growth and expanding market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Reseller

Notice Description

Setting up of a software reseller arrangement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068205
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033784-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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