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title: "Cultural Ticketing System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eebd36c4-e4cd-4db8-933a-98408eecc26c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-15"
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# Cultural Ticketing System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eebd36c4-e4cd-4db8-933a-98408eecc26c

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Durham County Council for the provision of a Cultural Ticketing System, aimed at delivering a hosted web-based ticketing solution for the Gala theatre, with potential scalability across various cultural sites within the county. This project falls under the services category, specifically classified as software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The open procedure was employed for this tender, with a contract value of £200,000. The tender period concluded on 8th January 2018, and the contract spans from 1st May 2018 until 30th April 2020, predominantly located in the North East region of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and ticketing systems, particularly those looking to expand their market presence in the cultural sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aligned with this industry should consider competing, as they may offer innovative alternatives tailored to the needs of public cultural organisations. The awarded contract to Spektrix Ltd exemplifies the potential for collaboration and growth within the realm of local government projects, encouraging other companies to engage with similar public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

A hosted web based ticketing solution for the Gala theatre with the option to expand this to various cultural sites and events across Durham County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b630a63f-87c3-44d0-9d71-7bf118d1398d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2018 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b630a63f-87c3-44d0-9d71-7bf118d1398d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b630a63f-87c3-44d0-9d71-7bf118d1398d
  15th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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