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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has conducted a procurement process for an "Essential Software Upgrade" related to server security requirements, ensuring compliance. The procurement falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically focusing on "Software package and information systems". The process used a direct procurement method labelled "Below threshold - without competition", and it involved the award of this contract to Integrated Business & Software Solutions (IBSS). The contracting process is in the Award stage, now complete as of 29th June 2026, and the contract is set to span from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a gross value of £85,284. This process is situated within the region of Staffordshire Moorlands, UKG, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and IT security sector, particularly those experienced in deploying essential software upgrades. As the procurement method chosen was direct and below threshold, it indicates that businesses who can offer niche, compliant solutions in a timely manner are ideal candidates for such opportunities. Large enterprises like IBSS, which focus on integrated business and software solutions, are particularly well-suited to benefit from contracts like these, provided they can deliver solutions in line with legal compliance and security standards. The tender also emphasises the importance of remaining aware of compliance requirements, making it crucial for qualified businesses to stay informed and prepared to meet these demands swiftly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P6422 Integrated Business & Software Solutions

Notice Description

Essential Software Upgrade Related to server security requirements - Upgrade must be applied to remain compliant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060718-2026
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
£71,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEK,
Postcode
ST13 6HQ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands
Electoral Ward
Leek North
Westminster Constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED BUSINESS & SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (IBSS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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