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HWRC Booking solution

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of an HWRC Booking solution to manage visits to household waste recycling centres. The tender was initiated under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with PENTAGULL LTD being awarded the contract. This contract involves the supply, configuration, hosting, support, and maintenance of an IT software package essential for waste management operations. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having commenced on 6 April 2026 and set to last until 5 April 2029, with a potential extension to 5 April 2030. The value of the contract is £41,885, excluding VAT, and falls within the sub-threshold procurement category in the UKJ45 region.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for IT businesses specialising in software solutions tailored to public sector needs. Companies focusing on sustainability and waste management technology can benefit from such contracts, establishing long-term relationships with local councils. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in IT service provision are well-suited to compete in forthcoming tenders of similar nature, which could enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence within the United Kingdom. Moreover, firms with existing experience in government contracts and those accustomed to adapting software solutions for public authorities will find similar opportunities to contribute to regional waste management efficiency.

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Notice Title

HWRC Booking solution

Notice Description

Supply, including the configuration, hosting, support and maintenance, of a solution for the management of visits to council household waste recycling centres

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038426-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENTAGULL

Further Information

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