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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has awarded a contract for eTendering Software, specifically ProContract, under a direct procurement method identified as below threshold and without competition. The awarded contract falls under the industry category of software-related services and is intended for electronic management of procurement activities including tender document handling and bid reception. The procurement process is now in the award stage with the contract having been signed on 19th May 2026, and it will be active from 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance. The contract's value is set at £37,765.91 excluding VAT, located in the United Kingdom's UKK25 region, under the management of Dorset Council headquartered in Dorchester.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in providing e-tendering solutions, to grow by supporting public sector procurement processes. While the procurement was executed through a direct method without open competition, businesses in the software services sector can use such information to align their future offerings with public authority needs. Despite the direct nature of this procurement, SMEs in the tech industry might find insights into this type of engagement with sub-central government bodies like Dorset Council useful for targeting similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

eTendering Software - Procontract

Notice Description

ProContract is the e-tendering system used by the Council to manage advertised procurement processes, including publishing opportunities, issuing tender documents, and receiving supplier bids electronically. It helps ensure procurement activities are transparent and compliant with regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056138-2026
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,765 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACTIS

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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