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10 Jun 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Leicester City Council for the project titled "1053EVTCI - Data Thistle." This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically targeting the gathering of footfall data in specific areas of the city. The contract, valued at £33,073.80 excluding VAT, was awarded via a direct award process, categorized as below threshold and without competition. The procurement process has been completed with the award granted on 1st May 2026, and the contract is active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028, with possible renewals extending up to April 2030. The project is located in Leicester, United Kingdom, in the region UKF21.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in data analytics, software development, and information systems that can support urban planning and local government data needs. Large software companies capable of providing innovative data solutions for city management and footfall analysis would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct award method indicates potential opportunities for companies with a strong reputation or previous successful collaborations with public authorities. The need for specific data collection services could also appeal to companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, particularly those focusing on geographic analysis and urban data mining.

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Notice Title

1053EVTCI - Data Thistle

Notice Description

Direct award to Data Thistle - they help gather data related to footfall in specific areas of the City.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b22e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054885-2026
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
£33,073 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHYLUM FORGE

Further Information

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