Award

AnyComms

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed a procurement process for "AnyComms," a secure web-based file transfer system. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Based in Herefordshire, UK (region UKG11), the contract period starts on 29th May 2026 and ends on 28th May 2029. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to AVCO Systems Limited, marking the procurement stage as 'Award', with the contract signed on 15th April 2026 and valued at £26,932.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specialising in secure data management and transfer systems. It highlights a need for solutions that optimise data transfer efficiency for public sector organisations. Companies that focus on software development, consulting, or providing Internet support services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this contract valuable for expanding their footprint in the public sector. The direct award indicates a reliance on trusted and efficient providers capable of meeting specific data security and management standards.

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Notice Title

AnyComms

Notice Description

AnyComms Plus is a secure web based file transfer system, used by Herefordshire council and it's affiliated organisations to transfer student and financial data. All the administration of AnyComms Plus is governed and configured by Herefordshire Council and Hoople employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,932 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 May 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVCO SYSTEMS

Further Information

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