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Docusign E-signatures

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 14:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of electronic signature software, titled "Docusign E-signatures," is facilitated by Babergh District Council along with Mid Suffolk District Council, both located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and has completed its award stage as of 30th June 2026. It utilised a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold status, proceeding without competition. The associated contract, active since 12th June 2025, extends until 11th June 2028, entailing a gross value of £60,442.60 and is specifically aimed at providing software package utilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering digital solutions or specialising in software utilities. Despite being awarded to Docusign International EMEA Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Ireland, understanding such procurement processes can benefit small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand into similar digital service provisions. The direct procurement approach allows businesses to comprehend the necessity for streamlined, efficient solutions without burdensome competition, enabling them to sharpen service offerings and meet stringent criteria effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Docusign E-signatures

Notice Description

Provision of electronic signature software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c076
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061388-2026
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

48700000 - Software package utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,368 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOCUSIGN INTERNATIONAL EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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