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title: "ICT SW Licence & Support Social Fund"
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# ICT SW Licence & Support Social Fund

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57b9cfa3-edda-472b-8a91-3bff2b271108

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## Summary

Torbey Council has completed a public procurement process for an "ICT SW Licence & Support Social Fund" under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). This procurement, valued at £136,000, involved an open procedure and was designed to secure a perpetual software licence supported by an annually renewed agreement. The procurement operation, intended to support the Social Fund System, was targeted for the South West region of the United Kingdom with the contract period starting on 1st April 2013 and ending on 31st March 2030. The tender process concluded on 31st March 2013, with the award notice published on 18th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software packages and support systems, particularly large-scale enterprises similar to Civica UK Ltd, the awarded supplier. Companies specializing in ICT solutions with the capacity to manage long-term contracts and deliver ongoing support can leverage this type of procurement to establish or expand their presence in the public sector technology market. Additionally, this kind of financial commitment by local councils indicates a robust demand for reliable and continuously supported software systems, highlighting the potential for stable and enduring business relationships.

## Notice

Social Fund System - Perpetual Licence with a support agreement renewed annually automatically, no paperwork required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60c3fe0-9009-4755-9ec9-e7ba6bd64dfb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2013 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2013 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60c3fe0-9009-4755-9ec9-e7ba6bd64dfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60c3fe0-9009-4755-9ec9-e7ba6bd64dfb
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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