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Invoice Capture

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Invoice Capture", led by Bedford Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contracting exercise, classified under industry-specific software development services, pertains to services designed to facilitate invoice scanning integration with an ERP system. This project was executed using a limited procurement method, specifically awarded via the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework, without a prior call for competition, in compliance with Public Contract Regulations. The main delivery location is within the UKH region. The procurement's completion is marked by a contract award on 12 March 2026, and the entity responsible for delivering on the contract is Unit 4.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in software development, particularly those specialising in industry-specific solutions and ERP system integrations. Companies familiar with the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud Framework would be especially well-positioned to navigate and compete in such tenders. The procurement process underscores the demand for innovative software packages that can seamlessly integrate into existing systems, offering potential for service providers to expand their portfolios and secure government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invoice Capture

Notice Description

Invoice Scanning to integrate with ERP system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement

Procurement Information

The CCS G Cloud 14 Framework was used to procure this service. This is in full compliance with the Public Contract Regulations,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069459
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT 4

Further Information

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