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title: "Procurement of a Single Highways Asset Management ICT System"
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# Procurement of a Single Highways Asset Management ICT System

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42a785e7-17e8-4a5f-934f-1fd4f0ddd2bd

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## Summary

Dorset Council has initiated the procurement process for a Single Highways Asset Management ICT system, focusing on enhancing data quality and service delivery across its extensive network of roads, cycleways, and associated infrastructure in England. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and adheres to the open procedure method. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st October 2034, with provisions for extensions up to 2035. The award stage was completed with the contract valued at £1,257,750 awarded to Symology Ltd, an SME supplier identified to meet Dorset Council's evolving requirements. The notable deadline for proposal submissions was 16th January 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for software companies specialising in highway management systems to showcase their technical expertise and innovative solutions. It is particularly suited for SMEs capable of delivering adaptable and sustainable ICT systems, aligning with evolving public sector demands. Businesses that can offer scalability and responsiveness to changing conditions will thrive, especially those skilled in integrating software with infrastructure management. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance business growth by allowing firms to contribute to critical public infrastructure management and demonstrating their capabilities in a high-demand ICT service domain.

## Notice

Dorset Council manages over 2,400 miles of roads and 2,800 miles of countryside rights of way, as well as being responsible for everything associated with them such as bridges & structures, cycleways, footways, drainage, street lighting, road signs & markings, traffic lights, car parks, trees and verges. Within its services it improves road safety, manages the networks, implements improvements, models future demands, facilitates new developments, supports customers, develops sustainable opportunities, and provides winter maintenance. The aim of this procurement is to introduce a Single Highways Asset Management ICT system, that will support better-quality data, a joined-up approach to service delivery and the early identification of operational efficiencies. Additional information: The awarded supplier/system is expected to adapt to evolving technological and public sector requirements in delivering this outcome e.g. (but not limited to) new requirements stemming from Procurement Policy Notes, National Procurement Policy Statement and best practice along with how the operating model of Dorset Council changes. As part of the requirements, the contract must allow for the expansion of the project scope, budget, or duration if additional resources or efforts are needed to achieve the desired outcomes. This might be due to successful initial phases or increased demand for the project's services. As part of the requirements, the contract must provide the ability to reduce the project scope, budget, or duration if circumstances change, such as reduced funding, lower-than-expected demand, or strategic shifts. This ensures that resources are not wasted and the project remains aligned with current priorities. Once the initial contract period of 5 years (60 months) expires, there will be an option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months. This is split into 2 x 24 month extension periods. The value advertised for this requirement includes any potential extension periods covering this additional 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f69498-8212-44d5-8904-0df2774f809e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,257,750 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 17:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f69498-8212-44d5-8904-0df2774f809e
- 5 Dec 2024 at 17:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042eadda-3128-4076-96fd-765fa0102b02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f69498-8212-44d5-8904-0df2774f809e
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042eadda-3128-4076-96fd-765fa0102b02
  5th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=12c5a96e-6bae-ef11-8132-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to advert on e-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

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

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