Award

Funding Search Software Solution/s.

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK, has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Funding Search Software Solution/s in the goods category. The deadline for submitting electronic proposals is the 21st of February 2024, with the award period starting on the 22nd of February 2024. The council aims to identify a supplier to provide software that enables searches for funding opportunities for various entities, including the Sector, community groups, social enterprises, and third sector bodies. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing interested businesses to participate and potentially secure a contract.

This tender by the Argyll and Bute Council presents an opportunity for software solution providers specializing in funding searches to engage in business growth. Businesses offering innovative solutions in the software sector, particularly those with experience in facilitating comprehensive funding searches and analysis, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The council's requirement for a user-friendly and efficient software solution creates a niche opportunity for companies looking to expand their presence in the public procurement sector, catering to the needs of local authorities and community organisations seeking funding support.

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Notice Title

Funding Search Software Solution/s.

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council is looking to identify a supplier of a Funding Search Software Solution/s.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council is looking to identify a supplier of a Funding Search Software Solution/s. The council uses search tools to investigate and advise Argyll and Bute Council, community groups, social enterprises and other third sector bodies of funding opportunities available to the Sector. Using the software the council hosts a webpage directing enquiries to a self-search portal to run their own bespoke searches and has a number of licences to allow Council Officers to undertake tailored searches on a thematic or sector based search, creating reports and information for wider circulation. The council also produce and circulate a regular Funding Bulletin and post on our website thematic searches of funding opportunities.

Renewal: Optional 2 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000757112
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515227
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£26,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 or 5 years from award date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel O'Donnell
Contact Email
daniel.odonnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk, elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604239

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

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