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Volunteer Management System

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is facilitating a procurement process to assemble a Volunteer Management System, categorised under the industry of software packages and information systems. This procurement process is situated in Taunton, United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKK23. The contract stage has advanced to the award phase as of 20 April 2026, with Access UK Limited selected as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026 and will continue until 31 August 2029, with the potential for extensions up to 31 August 2031. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, allowing for agility in procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in developing and delivering software solutions, particularly in volunteer management systems. Companies that specialise in information systems and software package delivery could find substantial collaborative potential with local governments through such contracts. The procurement by Somerset Council highlights a targeted approach to streamline volunteer management processes, offering a unique opportunity for businesses capable of delivering customisable and efficient system solutions for public sector entities. Access UK Limited's involvement signals that large-scale providers in software packages are well-suited to compete in this segment.

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Notice Title

Volunteer Management System

Notice Description

Assemble volunteer management system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06864c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035622-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£71,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

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