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title: "CONFIRM Software - Asset Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c2f"
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buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# CONFIRM Software - Asset Management System

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c2f

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has completed an award process for the procurement of "CONFIRM Software - Asset Management System", conducted under a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. This process, finalised on 17 March 2026, involves the acquisition of software package and information systems, highlighting the council's ongoing commitment to enhance its asset management capabilities. The contract is valued at £103,860, with a gross amount of £124,632, running from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029. The procurement, centralised in the UKC11 region, is classified under the public authority - sub-central government category, and is intended to bolster efficiency within the Highways and Asset Management Teams by providing robust integration for non-highway asset management, streetworks permits, and internal procedures.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for software firms, particularly those specialising in asset management systems, to align their offerings with the robust requirements set by local authorities like Hartlepool Borough Council. "CONFIRM Software" reflects the growing demand for bespoke software solutions tailored specifically for utility companies and local government entities. Given the specific nature of the software's integration and its embedded use in nearly 100 similar authorities, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software development and high adaptability to local government needs can benefit greatly from the insights gained in such processes. This contract will likely lead to sustained business growth for suppliers in the technology sector who aim to develop similar capabilities that can seamlessly integrate into public sector frameworks without incurring additional setup costs, thus enhancing their market reach and expertise.

## Notice

CONFIRM is one of a very small number of software solutions which provide full asset management capabilities for use by local authorities and utility companies. This software has become embedded within HBC's Internal Procedures, including Highway Services. The system is robust, bespoke and meets the needs of Highways and Asset Management Teams. It is flexible and allows non-highway assets to be managed in a similar way. The system manages streetworks permits from a utility works perspective and provides seamless integration from highway inspection through to internal permit creation. The market place for this type of product is severely limited. Investigations have been conducted into sourcing alternative suppliers however these would involve initial set-up fees costs, additional specialist modules and training which would incur further costs and time. Such levels of additional funding would not be sanctioned. The supplier is a leading-edge software company offering many varied solutions of which CONFIRM forms part of. Hartlepool Borough Council have this software embedded and are one of nearly one hundred similar Authorities using the same software. Sourcing by other procurement routes rather than the one taken would also incur additional costs. This contract serves as an exemption outside of HBC Contract Procedure Rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024037-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £103,860 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024037-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024037-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.brightlysoftware.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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