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title: "PO21853 HBSMR (Historic Buildings Site & Management Record)"
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# PO21853 HBSMR (Historic Buildings Site & Management Record)

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a1c196f-4685-4057-97f9-8abdf7e9d239

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## Summary

Exeter City Council has awarded a contract for the development and management of a database software system, specifically the Historic Buildings Site & Management Record (HBSMR). This procurement, classified under the database-management system category (CPV 48612000), encompasses services to be delivered worldwide, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, now in the award stage, concluded with the contract valued at GBP 34,695.17 awarded to Idox Software Ltd. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12 February 2025, with the contract running from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in database management systems, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, due to Exeter City Council’s inclusivity criteria. Firms with expertise in software development, historical data management, and international service delivery are well-suited to provide competitive solutions. The specified procurement method 'Other' indicates potential custom or tailored procurement approaches, making it an attractive prospective opportunity for innovative and agile businesses aiming to expand their public sector footprint.

## Notice

Database Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1c6c82-3fc3-4083-a7fa-017e3d96de9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,695 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,695 |
| 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 | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDOX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48612000 - Database-management system

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1c6c82-3fc3-4083-a7fa-017e3d96de9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1c6c82-3fc3-4083-a7fa-017e3d96de9e
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://exeter.gov.uk/

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