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title: "Digital Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Digital Platform

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b0bedf0-5057-45d8-9e5d-a3de72b33833

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a call-off contract to develop a Digital Platform under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £165,685.84 and spans from 3rd January 2026 to 2nd January 2030. Although the procurement process has reached the award stage, the tender period concluded on 9th December 2025. The delivery location for the service is Ashford, England, with the postal code TN23 1HU. The buyer's contact person is Stephanie Leonard, reachable via email at stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems services, particularly those that can offer innovative digital solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with such tenders due to their suitability for this project. Given the scope and scale, businesses with expertise in developing robust digital platforms stand well-prepared to meet the demands of this contract, enhancing their growth opportunities by establishing strong relationships with local government bodies like Ashford Borough Council.

## Notice

Call-off contract awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b780115-c9c5-47f4-94e3-d278f6ed07c9 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,685 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,685 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b780115-c9c5-47f4-94e3-d278f6ed07c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b780115-c9c5-47f4-94e3-d278f6ed07c9
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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