---
title: "PlotBox Cemetery and Crematorium Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# PlotBox Cemetery and Crematorium Software

Buyer: ST HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666b8

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by St Helens Council involves the acquisition of PlotBox Cemetery and Crematorium Software, categorised under software programming and consultancy services. The contract, awarded through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework for a duration of three years with an option to extend for an additional year, focuses on providing administration software for bereavement services. While the location specified for delivery is the UK, St Helens Council operates from Town Hall, St Helens. This procurement process, which reached the Award stage by 10 March 2026, indicates a direct awarding procedure without prior publication of a call for competition owing to its limited procurement method. The contract was signed on 30 June 2025 with a total value of £124,950.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in software development and consultancy services to expand within the public sector. The awarded firm, GSS (NI) Limited ("PlotBox"), demonstrates that large-scale enterprises with expertise in programming can successfully compete for such contracts. With the growing demand for digital transformation, similar procurements can pave the way for technology firms to enhance their portfolios by collaborating with local authorities. This ensures businesses remain competitive, embracing innovations in administrative and bespoke software solutions, especially those crafted for niche markets like bereavement services.

## Notice

Administration Software for Bereavement Services 3 Years with option to extend for 1 additional period of 12 months

### Procurement Information

Awarded via the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021509-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GSS (NI) LIMITED ("PLOTBOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021509-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sthelens.com

## Provenance

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