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28 Jul 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Controcc Development Project," conducted by Hertfordshire County Council, has reached the award stage. This project involves embedding ACS charging systems and optimising configurations within ContrOCC to ensure effective and consistent system use, in response to emerging issues and Local Government Reorganisation requirements. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically software consultancy services, with delivery taking place within the region of UKH23, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 205,920, commenced on 16th September 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, with the possibility of a six-month extension. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. Hertfordshire County Council is located in Stevenage and can be contacted via strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk for further information. The contract was signed on 15th July 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in software consultancy services, particularly those focusing on system optimisation and local government solutions. The contract has been awarded to NORTH OXFORD CONSULTING LTD, indicating that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK are well-positioned to compete for similar projects. Such contracts can be pivotal for business growth by providing a stable income stream and the chance to solidify relationships within public sector procurement. Companies with expertise in adapting existing systems to align with organisational transformations and local regulations will find this type of project especially advantageous.

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Notice Title

Controcc Development Project

Notice Description

Embed ACS charging systems and optimise configurations within ContrOCC to support effective, consistent system use responding to emerging issues and alignment with Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d55c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071264-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH OXFORD CONSULTING

Further Information

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