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30 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Delivery and Support of the Idox Cloud Public Protection Solution" has been awarded to Idox Software Ltd by Dover District Council. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category, with a primary focus on goods. The procurement was completed via a limited method, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, detailed under the G Cloud Framework. The awarded contract became active on 29th July 2026, with the contract valued at £170,075. The buying organisation, Dover District Council, is located in Whitfield, Dover, United Kingdom, and operates under the classification of a regional or local authority, focused on delivering general public services.

This tender presents a robust business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale businesses involved in the development, delivery, and support of software solutions, especially those that can operate without needing open competition. The project focuses on the enhancement of cloud-based public protection systems, a sector experiencing significant demand as public agencies increasingly integrate digital solutions to improve service delivery. Companies with specialised expertise in software packages and information systems, and a track record of successfully navigating frameworks like the G Cloud, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Delivery and Support of the Idox Cloud Public Protection Solution

Notice Description

Award of contract for the Delivery and Support of the Idox Cloud Public Protection Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the Delivery and Support of the Idox Cloud Public Protection Solution

Procurement Information

Award of contract via the G Cloud Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072271-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£170,075 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT 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
WHITFIELD, DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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