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30 Jun 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the supply and implementation of Unit 4 Modules to create an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with a delivery location in the UKG36 region. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, under the award procedure facilitated by the Kent Commercial Services Procurement Services Framework. The stage of procurement is the award phase, having been finalised with a contract signed on 19th June 2026, valued at £5,820,988.35 GBP. The supplier awarded this contract is Softcat plc.

The contract provides ample opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and ERP systems. Firms adept in supplying and implementing enterprise resource planning modules will find this project particularly beneficial to expand their portfolio and solidify their reputation within the public sector. Large-scale organisations, like Softcat plc with an established presence in IT solutions, are well-positioned to take advantaged, although opportunities may also exist for smaller businesses to seek sub-contracting roles or collaborative engagements. Engaging in such projects can bolster growth prospects, providing exposure to government procurement practices and enhancing commercial networks within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Unit 4 ERP

Notice Description

Supply and implementation of Unit 4 Modules to create an Enterprise Resource Planning system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and implementation of Unit 4 Modules to create an Enterprise Resource Planning system.

Procurement Information

Awarded via Kent Commercial Services Procurement Services Framework - Software Products and Associated Services Y23065

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061025-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£5,820,988 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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