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title: "Deskbooking Solutions"
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# Deskbooking Solutions

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dda01c5-d87e-4f37-a466-aefd6db2a5db

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for Deskbooking Solutions to Ricoh UK Limited through an open procedure, with the procurement falling under the IT software package category. This contract, awarded via the KCS Framework, pertains to the tender ID DS/24/1 and has a total value of £37,386.50. The contract period will commence on 1st December 2024 and run until 30th November 2027, with key locations centred around Ashford, England (postal code TN23 1PL). The award was finalised on 6th September 2024 and published on 23rd September 2024.

This procurement presents a valuable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT software solutions, especially those providing innovative deskbooking tools. SMEs and VCSEs are highly encouraged to participate in these types of tenders, given their suitability for such contracts. Businesses that can deliver competitive and scalable software solutions will find this an attractive prospect, opening avenues for establishing a strong presence within the public sector IT services market.

## Notice

Contract awarded via KCS Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867ab613-4091-4116-a052-8bc52738ee5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,386 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,386 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 18:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867ab613-4091-4116-a052-8bc52738ee5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867ab613-4091-4116-a052-8bc52738ee5a
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

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