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04 Aug 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Waste Collection Management Software" was completed by Mid Suffolk District Council. Located in Ipswich, UK, this public authority in the sub-central government sector has engaged in the procurement of goods, specifically software package and information systems. WHITESPACE WORK SOFTWARE LIMITED has been awarded the contract, which falls under direct procurement method without competition as it was below threshold. The contract, signed on 13th January 2026, extends from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, with a possible 12-month extension, valued at £95,401. The procurement process completed its award stage, with the supplier and buyer effectively concluding the contract by the publication date of 4th August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing waste management systems. SMEs focused on supplying local government sectors can leverage such contracts to establish a foothold and expand further within the public sector. The procurement process highlights a strategic opportunity for companies seeking to engage with regional councils like Mid Suffolk District Council, emphasising the demand for efficient and sustainable solutions in waste management. The contract's potential renewal also suggests long-term collaboration possibilities for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

Waste Collection Management Software

Notice Description

Waste Collection Management Software - Whitespace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073722-2026
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
£95,401 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SUFFOLK 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITESPACE WORK SOFTWARE

Further Information

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