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title: "Frameworks Directory Subscription for East Midlands Combined County Authority"
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# Frameworks Directory Subscription for East Midlands Combined County Authority

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfe9f4d0-3c9a-4054-9154-a6bcabfb8bb5

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## Summary

This procurement process was initiated by Nottinghamshire County Council to establish a framework directory subscription for the East Midlands Combined County Authority. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the precise location in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender has completed the award stage, with Virtualstock Limited being the awarded supplier. The tender was open for responses until 15th August 2025, and the contract is set for a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £5,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in software and information systems. Given the competitive nature of framework agreements, businesses able to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions may benefit significantly from such contracts. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing software packages and information systems within public sector frameworks will find this procurement particularly aligned with their growth strategies. Organisations interested in similar procurements should ensure they have the capacity to engage in selective procurement processes and maintain readiness for framework opportunities.

## Notice

Annual licence for framework directory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da74d92c-968b-469d-8118-b83d732020f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da74d92c-968b-469d-8118-b83d732020f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da74d92c-968b-469d-8118-b83d732020f1
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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