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title: "BHCC IT Service Management Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-238f9935-3794-447f-8034-6c1412876c6d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# BHCC IT Service Management Tool

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-238f9935-3794-447f-8034-6c1412876c6d

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, representing Brighton and Hove City Council, has completed the procurement process for the "BHCC IT Service Management Tool". This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and was awarded on 1 March 2026 to Softcat Plc. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £218,000 and has a term beginning on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029, with an optional extension until 31 March 2031. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the process is now in the Award stage, as confirmed in the published notice on 23 April 2026.

This tender represents significant growth potential for companies specialising in IT service management and software package solutions. Businesses capable of offering competitive IT services, particularly bespoke software solutions, can benefit from participation in similar selective procurement processes. Given that the procurement is open to SMEs, smaller firms that can meet the stringent framework agreement requirements may find opportunities for expansion through contracts with public sector entities like Brighton and Hove City Council, ultimately supporting organisational growth and regional development in the software industry.

## Notice

This contract has now been awarded. The contract value quoted is ex VAT. The procurement was carried out by East Sussex County Council on behalf of Brighton and Hove City Council. A possible two year extension has been built into the contract from 1 April 2029 to 31 March 2031.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def8a5e7-760e-4360-a54b-903fd9722b83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def8a5e7-760e-4360-a54b-903fd9722b83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def8a5e7-760e-4360-a54b-903fd9722b83
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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