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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the public procurement process for the acquisition of network management software services, specifically titled "DSA - Software." This procurement falls within the services category and employed a direct method below the threshold without competition. The process culminated in an award on 13th July 2026, valued at approximately £75,396.60. The associated contracting authority, located in Doncaster, UK, managed the contract award, which was officially published on the 21st of July 2026. The software offered will focus on security and reliability, supporting the council's operational requirements and enhancing its technological infrastructure.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those focused on security and network management solutions. Large enterprises like Brightly Software Ltd, awarded as the supplier, are well-positioned to benefit due to their scale and capability to deliver industry-standard security practices and technologies. This procurement demonstrates a potential market for firms that can offer robust, secure, and reliable digital solutions to public authorities, especially those capable of competing in direct procurement scenarios below established financial thresholds.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DSA - Software

Notice Description

This software has been designed with security, privacy, and reliability at its core. It incorporates industry-standard security practices to help protect data, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain system integrity. Key security features include role-based access controls, encrypted data transmission, secure authentication mechanisms, regular security updates, and comprehensive audit logging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,396 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE

Further Information

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