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title: "1053EVTCI - Data Thistle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b22e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# 1053EVTCI - Data Thistle

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b22e

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by Leicester City Council for the project titled "1053EVTCI - Data Thistle." This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically targeting the gathering of footfall data in specific areas of the city. The contract, valued at £33,073.80 excluding VAT, was awarded via a direct award process, categorized as below threshold and without competition. The procurement process has been completed with the award granted on 1st May 2026, and the contract is active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028, with possible renewals extending up to April 2030. The project is located in Leicester, United Kingdom, in the region UKF21.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in data analytics, software development, and information systems that can support urban planning and local government data needs. Large software companies capable of providing innovative data solutions for city management and footfall analysis would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct award method indicates potential opportunities for companies with a strong reputation or previous successful collaborations with public authorities. The need for specific data collection services could also appeal to companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, particularly those focusing on geographic analysis and urban data mining.

## Notice

Direct award to Data Thistle - they help gather data related to footfall in specific areas of the City.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054885-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,073 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHYLUM FORGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054885-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054885-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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