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Procurement of comprehensive web-based software solution

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has awarded a contract to Idox Software Ltd for the provision of a comprehensive web-based software solution, classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000). The procurement falls within the services category and covers the UKE11 region in the United Kingdom. This contract was established under the Crown Commercial Services Framework with the contract reference RM6259 and is set for a duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2032. The procurement method was limited, utilising a direct award procedure without prior publication, and the procurement process follows the legal basis outlined under the CELEX scheme 32014L0024. The total contract value is £724,065.25, and it is marked as active despite the specific lot status indicating that it was cancelled.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software-related services and those capable of delivering comprehensive software solutions on a large scale. As the award was made without prior competition, future opportunities may arise for businesses to engage with similar contracts through established frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services. Large-scale software firms that can meet the specific technology demands of regional authorities like Hull City Council would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. These opportunities can also foster partnerships that enhance service delivery capabilities within the public sector, broadening business portfolios and establishing a reputable presence in the government procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of comprehensive web-based software solution

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded a contract to Idox Software ltd via the Crown Commercial Services Framework (Contract reference number RM6259 for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions). The contract commenced on 1st April 2025, ending 31st March 2032.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract to Idox Software Ltd through the Crown Commercial Services Framework Vertical Application Solutions (RM6259) for the provision of a comprehensive web-based software solution to manage its core service applications for 7 years to the value of PS724,065.25.

Procurement Information

Direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework (Contract reference number RM6259 for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069462
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042371-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£724,065 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

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