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For the provision of Connected SaaS Solution

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 08:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is the contracting authority for a public procurement process titled "For the provision of Connected SaaS Solution." This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services, with specific activities coded under CPV 72260000. Located in Chichester, United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 12th June 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition, and the contract is active from 20th June 2026 to 19th June 2027. The awarding of the contract to the supplier, LUCIDWORKS, INC., was finalised on 13th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers in the software services sector, particularly those capable of providing innovative SaaS solutions. Although this contract was awarded using a direct procurement method without competition, businesses that specialise in software development, cloud solutions, or related fields may find similar future opportunities within public sector procurements. Large-scale enterprises equipped with the technologically advanced capabilities required to deliver SaaS solutions and cater to governmental requirements are especially well-suited to compete in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the provision of Connected SaaS Solution

Notice Description

CONTRACT For the provision of Connected SaaS Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c921
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065429-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,532 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY 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
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCIDWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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