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title: "Electronic contract execution system"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a79a99a8-3ac3-4c29-b867-5e154a87d02a"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Electronic contract execution system

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a79a99a8-3ac3-4c29-b867-5e154a87d02a

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process for an "Electronic contract execution system," focusing on electronic signature certification services. The procurement falls under the services category and is located within Southampton, England. It utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The award stage concluded with an active contract awarded to Docusign International (EMEA) Limited on 19th January 2026. The contract period is set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with a total value of £31,958.18 GBP. The procurement was considered suitable for SMEs.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in electronic signature technologies to expand their offerings and enter new markets. The procurement process, having favoured a direct method suitable for SMEs, suggests that businesses with a focus on innovative software solutions and digital execution services are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts can also pave the way for establishing long-term relationships with public sector authorities.

## Notice

E-signature & e-seal software to electronically execute documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4ff378-4df9-4949-893a-338a33d5783d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,958 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOCUSIGN INTERNATIONAL (EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79132100 - Electronic signature certification services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4ff378-4df9-4949-893a-338a33d5783d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4ff378-4df9-4949-893a-338a33d5783d
  19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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