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title: "CST288 E-Tendering and Contract Management Solution"
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# CST288 E-Tendering and Contract Management Solution

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84e342ea-da70-4406-9d75-3e026b10ded3

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for an e-Tendering and contract management solution to support compliance with UK procurement legislation. This solution, titled "CST288 E-Tendering and Contract Management Solution," falls under the Software package and information systems category (CPV 48000000). The procurement process used a direct award method. Key dates include the contract start and end periods, from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, and the award status was made active on 30th April 2026. The contract is valued at £113,550 GBP. Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, is the buying organisation, and the contract was awarded to BiP Solutions Ltd.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs, given its suitability criteria. By securing this contract, businesses can gain a foothold in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence. Companies specialising in software and information systems are particularly well-suited to this project. The contract not only allows for steady revenue over the duration but also offers an opportunity to build a strong relationship with a public authority, potentially leading to further opportunities in public procurement sectors.

## Notice

Provision of an e-Tendering portal to support Derbyshire County Council in complying with UK procurement legislation. The solution will enable procurement processes to be conducted electronically, transparently, and in accordance with the principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination. It will also support compliance with statutory record-keeping, data protection, and transparency requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a87aac5-1efa-411a-a4a2-222743212340 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,550 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a87aac5-1efa-411a-a4a2-222743212340

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a87aac5-1efa-411a-a4a2-222743212340
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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