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09 Jul 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "Hornbill" with the procurement stage categorised as "complete." The project is focused on delivering an IT software package, specifically an enterprise-grade help-desk and IT service management platform named Supportworks. The procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract, valued at approximately £88,238.52, was awarded to HORNBILL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED and was formally signed on 20th May 2026. The contractual period spans from 14th June 2026 to 13th June 2028, with the goods intended for delivery across the UKK region.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for IT service providers specialising in enterprise software solutions. It highlights opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering sophisticated technological platforms aimed at enhancing IT service delivery and support operations. The contract, awarded swiftly and directly due to its below-threshold classification, opens the door for businesses adept in providing tailored IT solutions to public sector entities, potentially leading to further collaboration and increased market presence in the public sector IT domain.

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Notice Title

Hornbill

Notice Description

Supportworks is an enterprise-grade help-desk / ITSM platform that organisations use to manage support requests, IT incidents & changes, assets/configurations, and service delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c754
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064627-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5QZ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORNBILL TECHNOLOGIES

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