CBC-2062-W-26199-ZH Kapas Consultancy

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed a procurement process for consultancy services related to the configuration, optimisation, and use of the Arcus BE5 and Salesforce systems. The contract, titled "CBC-2062-W-26199-ZH Kapas Consultancy," has been awarded to Kapas Consultancy. Located in Shefford, UK, the council selected a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically systems and technical consultancy, and software-related services. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026, with a total value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in system configuration and software optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and firms that can provide technical consultancy to local government entities might find this type of procurement well-suited to their expertise. The direct procurement approach implies a streamlined selection process, offering a potentially expedited path to contract acquisition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC-2062-W-26199-ZH Kapas Consultancy

Notice Description

This project has been awarded to Kapas Consultancy for the provision of consultancy services relating to the configuration, optimisation, and use of the Arcus BE5 and Salesforce systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059403-2026
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPAS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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