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Online Community Software

CURO PLACES LIMITED

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20 Jul 2026 at 13:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Curo Places Limited, a public authority sub-central government, has recently completed a procurement process for an online community software service. The procurement, titled "Online Community Software - Curo Voicebox Platform," is under the industry category of software package and information systems and involves providing an online consultation and feedback platform. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method, described as "Below threshold - without competition," which means there was no competitive bidding involved. The contract was awarded to FLEXMR LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise located in Cumbria. The contract, valued at £67,000 with a gross amount of £80,400, started on 12th July 2026 and is set to end on 11th July 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in community engagement platforms. Companies that have a proven track record in developing robust online software tools and can provide consultation and feedback solutions would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The structure of the procurement process, being below threshold and direct, suggests that fostering relationships with public authorities could be beneficial for securing similar contracts in the future. This tender demonstrates the ongoing demand for digital solutions in public services, highlighting a niche market for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Community Software

Notice Description

Online Community Software - Curo Voicebox Platform - Insight Hub Platform service. Provides online consultation and feedback with residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cef8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068303-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 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
CURO PLACES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 1EP
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Westmoreland
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEXMR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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