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title: "CN240149 - Crowdfunding Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-06"
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# CN240149 - Crowdfunding Platform

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d11b1f40-30a9-41a7-b441-0ecd50fcac3e

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## Summary

Kent County Council has concluded a procurement process for a crowdfunding platform, categorised under the software package and information systems industry (CPV 48000000). The contract, which was awarded to Spacehive Ltd, is worth GBP 120,000 and will cover the period from 4th November 2024 to 3rd November 2026. The project will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is now complete with the award status being active. The key procurement dates included a tender end date on 30th September 2024 and the subsequent award announcement on 6th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it aligns with their capacities and can drive growth. Businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those experienced in creating crowdfunding platforms, are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Spacehive Ltd, exemplifies the kind of expertise and domain focus that is advantageous in this context, offering a clear precedent for other businesses looking to engage in similar public procurement processes.

## Notice

Crowdfunding Platform for KCC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cdb179-7693-4c85-91f3-e97c1ad568cb |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cdb179-7693-4c85-91f3-e97c1ad568cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cdb179-7693-4c85-91f3-e97c1ad568cb
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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