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title: "Equipment Loan Management Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dba3a97b-deb9-498d-8087-724385454019"
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buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Equipment Loan Management Software

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dba3a97b-deb9-498d-8087-724385454019

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## Summary

South Tyneside Council, based in South Shields, England, has completed the procurement of an Equipment Loan Management Software under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. This direct procurement process utilised a single tender action below the threshold and was awarded to Ethical Technology Limited. The tender period concluded on 25 April 2025, with the contract set to commence on 26 April 2025 and end on 25 April 2028. This awarding stage indicates the successful evaluation and selection of service providers, marking a key date of 25 April 2025 for the award announcement.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as it is designed to be inclusive of these business scales. Businesses in the software consultancy and programming sector are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, presenting opportunities to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio of government contracts. With a contract value of £31,579.29, this project provides a reliable stream of revenue and the chance to establish long-term partnerships with local councils. Ethical Technology Limited, as the supplier, demonstrates the accessibility of public contracts to smaller entities, promoting competition and innovation within the industry.

## Notice

Software and printer service contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bdaf06c-a25e-4cce-acc1-eee464baa3cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,579 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,579 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETHICAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bdaf06c-a25e-4cce-acc1-eee464baa3cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bdaf06c-a25e-4cce-acc1-eee464baa3cc
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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