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title: "Licensing Solution Provider"
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buyer: "CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-03"
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# Licensing Solution Provider

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-853ae457-3178-448b-942f-b4de783b80e8

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of a Licensing Solution Provider has been awarded by Chesterfield Borough Council through a call-off from the CCS TePAS 2 framework, reference RM6098. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, and is identified by the CPV code 48000000. Located in Chesterfield, England, the council seeks to enhance its software solutions with a contract valued at a maximum of £313,255.46, excluding VAT. The procurement process followed a selective method, concluding with the award being published on 3rd November 2025. The contract, which commenced on 1st November 2025, will run until 31st October 2028, providing ample opportunity for partnership and delivery over its duration.

This tender offers significant growth prospects, particularly for businesses specializing in software development and licensing solutions. With Chesterfield Borough Council as the buyer and Softcat Plc as the supplier, companies that can integrate advanced software systems efficiently would find a competitive edge. The nature of this award, being part of a framework agreement, suggests that firms with a strategic focus on framework participation and contract fulfilment may benefit. While the main procurement category is services, the council's openness to SMEs suggests an environment conducive to innovative and agile service providers entering the public sector market.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the provision of a Licensing Solution Provider for Chesterfield Borough Council. The contract was procured via a call-off from the CCS TePAS 2 framework ref RM6098. The total contract value is a maximum of PS313,255.46 excl. VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3170451d-7739-416f-8eba-69947d8f4eb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £939,766 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £939,766 |
| 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 | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3170451d-7739-416f-8eba-69947d8f4eb8
- 3 Nov 2025 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3170451d-7739-416f-8eba-69947d8f4eb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3170451d-7739-416f-8eba-69947d8f4eb8
  3rd November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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