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title: "Linkmaker Matching Digital Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2cbf154-db2e-4478-bb0c-1392c3572f7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-02"
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# Linkmaker Matching Digital Platform

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2cbf154-db2e-4478-bb0c-1392c3572f7e

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the 'Linkmaker Matching Digital Platform', a specific software package, to LINK MAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED. The contract, valued at £158,359.74, falls under the services category. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The procurement method used was 'Other - Awarded in accordance with procurement regulations'. The tender period ended on March 25, 2024, and the contract was initiated on April 1, 2024, in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by Staffordshire County Council presents opportunities for SMEs and other businesses interested in industry-specific software packages. The contract could benefit businesses looking to provide services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Business growth prospects are particularly favourable for companies offering digital platforms and related software solutions. The contract duration until March 2028 provides a stable opportunity for business planning and growth within the specified industry category.

## Notice

Direct Award by Staffordshire County Council (SCC) for an annual Licence for 'LinkMaker'. In addition to a Direct Award SCC enters into the Terms & Conditions/Service Level Agreement (SLA) of the Provider due to the nature of the provision. Additional information: THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0050e1b-f13a-4aeb-a753-d7fa1e2a7748 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Awarded in accordance with procurement regulations |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,359 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,359 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINK MAKER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0050e1b-f13a-4aeb-a753-d7fa1e2a7748

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0050e1b-f13a-4aeb-a753-d7fa1e2a7748
  2nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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