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title: "Planning Software & Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Planning Software & Licences

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7fc2151-b3e2-4723-afdb-3a91bb922ebd

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract via G-Cloud, focusing on the provision of planning software and licences. The industry category for this contract falls under software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24th January 2025, with the award made to Arcus Global Ltd on 19th February 2025. The contract, valued at £429,665.03, will start on 9th March 2025 and end on 8th March 2029, with the primary location of delivery being Ashford, TN23 1PL, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those able to offer robust planning software and licensing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this type of contract, given the council's focus on engaging such entities. Engaging with this contract can lead to significant business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a governmental body and enhancing the business's portfolio through a prestigious public sector engagement.

## Notice

Call off Contract via G-Cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a404f27-e127-4f2f-bdbc-87e6c0bc6e00 |
| 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 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2025 - 8 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £429,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £429,665 |
| 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 | ARCUS GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a404f27-e127-4f2f-bdbc-87e6c0bc6e00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a404f27-e127-4f2f-bdbc-87e6c0bc6e00
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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