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title: "Civic Crowdfund Solution & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02907b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-20"
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# Civic Crowdfund Solution & Associated Services

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02907b

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a provider for the "Civic Crowdfund Solution & Associated Services" to enhance its crowdfunding initiative aimed at connecting communities and businesses. The procurement process is currently active, having initiated with an open procedure. The tender period ends on 8 March 2021. The main procurement category is goods, specifically software packages and information systems, with an estimated value of £130,000. The location of delivery addresses is primarily in Leicester, UK.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the software and technology sector, particularly those specialising in crowdfunding platforms and associated services. Companies with a strong focus on community engagement, functional design, and cost-effective solutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract includes options for extension, making it an excellent prospect for suppliers looking for long-term partnerships with public authorities.

## Notice

In 2017, the City Mayor launched CrowdFund Leicester, a donation based civic crowdfunding initiative to connect people, communities, businesses and resources. The initiative has demonstrated the power and potential of crowdfunding and Leicester City Council would like to continue to further enhance the initiative by working with partners to continue to encourage people, communities and organisations across Leicester(shire) to bring forward and support ideas through a crowdfunding platform. As the current contract is nearing the end of its term, Leicester City Council wishes to appoint a single provider to enter into a contract to provide an off the shelf solution to support crowdfunding projects.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2017, the City Mayor launched CrowdFund Leicester, a donation based civic crowdfunding initiative to connect people, communities, businesses and resources. The initiative has demonstrated the power and potential of crowdfunding and Leicester City Council would like to continue to further enhance the initiative by working with partners to continue to encourage people, communities and organisations across Leicester(shire) to bring forward and support ideas through a crowdfunding platform. As the current contract is nearing the end of its term, Leicester City Council wishes to appoint a single provider to enter into a contract to provide an off the shelf solution to support crowdfunding projects.

Renewal: Initial term 2 years, options to extend for a further four years in two year periods 2+2 (six years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008341-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## 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

- 20 Apr 2021 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008341-2021
- 5 Feb 2021 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002324-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=da0ffbfe-8b67-eb11-8108-005056b64545

## Provenance

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