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title: "Provision of Specialist Software Services & Support on behalf of Chichester District Council"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-20"
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# Provision of Specialist Software Services & Support on behalf of Chichester District Council

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0716c65-fc27-4606-8c1c-3e6df25ae79b

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Specialist Software Services & Support on behalf of Chichester District Council." This award falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was marked as an Award, with the contract period set from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2028. Key dates include the tender end date on 30th September 2024 and the award notice publication on 20th November 2024. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6259, for a total value of GBP 483,699.67.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software services and support, particularly those experienced in framework agreements and capable of delivering specialised software solutions. Large companies like Idox Software Ltd, which was awarded this tender, are ideally suited to compete, though SMEs and VCSEs were not prioritised in this case. Companies with the capability to provide comprehensive software services and support over a long term, alongside meeting the rigorous standards set by public sector frameworks, would find this contract beneficial for their business growth and market positioning.

## Notice

In accordance with Council standing orders, Cabinet approval (under Part II exemption) was granted for a direct award, under CCS Framework RM6259, for a period of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98815856-ad06-4c8c-b05d-aa8cfc8be570 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £483,699 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £483,699 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1TY |
| 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 | IDOX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98815856-ad06-4c8c-b05d-aa8cfc8be570

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98815856-ad06-4c8c-b05d-aa8cfc8be570
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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