This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 19:02

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a Digital Service Platform, aiming to enhance customer-facing services. This contract involves the provision of digital forms, CRM, workflow, and case management, with automation and integration capabilities, essential for service improvement across various UK regions. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a framework, with the award contract finalized on 29 July 2026. The contract, valued at £1,395,369 excluding VAT, extends initially over three years, with options to renew for up to a total of four additional years, ultimately ending on 3 July 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and internet support. SMEs like NETCALL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, who was awarded the contract, benefit from demonstrating their capability in providing comprehensive digital solutions that integrate with existing council systems. The focus on cloud-based technology and CRM integration aligns well with businesses adept in digital transformation and service delivery, making it a suitable opportunity for firms aiming to expand their public sector engagement footprint.

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Notice Title

Digital Platform

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of a Digital Service Platform to support the delivery and management of customer-facing services across Central Bedfordshire Council. The solution will provide digital forms, customer self-service, workflow and case management, customer relationship management (CRM), automation and integration capabilities, together with implementation, configuration, training, support and maintenance services. The platform will be supplied as a cloud-based solution and will integrate with the Council's existing systems to support the delivery of digital services and ongoing service improvement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071938-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,395,369 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,395,369 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2029 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 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
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETCALL TECHNOLOGY

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