Highways - deterioration modelling software

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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24 Jun 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has awarded a contract to CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED for a deterioration modelling software for highways called the Horizons solution, with a value of £29,160 excluding VAT. This contract covers the support and maintenance for a year, commencing on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement process was conducted directly without competition, falling below the threshold, and was completed on 25th March 2026, with the contract currently active. This purchase falls under the services category, specifically IT services that include consulting and software development, in the United Kingdom region UKE44.

This tender presents an opportunity particularly beneficial for large IT firms specialising in software development and consulting services. Although the procurement process did not involve open competition, businesses in the IT services industry can benefit from learning about upcoming opportunities within local government contracts. Companies that can offer specialised support for software maintenance and intricate IT consulting services might find similar tenders advantageous for building their portfolio within public sector projects. The involvement of a significant regional council like the Borough of Kirklees suggests that there are further promising prospects for firms looking to provide digital solutions in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Highways - deterioration modelling software

Notice Description

Contract awarded to Causeway for 1 year for support and maintenance for the Horizons solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059233-2026
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
Large

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
£29,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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