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title: "Lucidworks Site Search"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# Lucidworks Site Search

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-983b1738-cad4-4623-9844-9d71fc99f6d6

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Lucidworks Site Search" contract, focusing on implementing Lucidworks' Springboard Connected Search to enhance search functionality on its public website. This procurement falls under the software-related services industry category, with the main location being South East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now in the "Award" phase, with the contract awarded to EXTENDED CONTENT SOLUTIONS LTD. The contract value is £27,800, and the procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The project commenced on 20th June 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 19th June 2026. Key activities related to this procurement were finalized by 6th June 2025, with the award notice published on 26th August 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and IT services, particularly those focusing on enhancing online user experience through advanced search technologies. Companies that are adept at providing bespoke software solutions, especially small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer specialized services, would find this type of contract advantageous for business growth. Partnering with local councils like West Sussex County Council can help firms establish a robust portfolio in public sector digital transformations, making this a lucrative opportunity for firms capable of delivering high-quality, tailored search solutions.

## Notice

s Lucidworks' Springboard Connected Search (LWCS) to provide search functionality and user experience on its public website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ac775f-406a-4097-ba44-65e722297a59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,800 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXTENDED CONTENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ac775f-406a-4097-ba44-65e722297a59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ac775f-406a-4097-ba44-65e722297a59
  26th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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