---
title: "eTendering Software - Procontract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# eTendering Software - Procontract

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e5

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## Summary

Dorset Council has awarded a contract for eTendering Software, specifically ProContract, under a direct procurement method identified as below threshold and without competition. The awarded contract falls under the industry category of software-related services and is intended for electronic management of procurement activities including tender document handling and bid reception. The procurement process is now in the award stage with the contract having been signed on 19th May 2026, and it will be active from 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance. The contract's value is set at £37,765.91 excluding VAT, located in the United Kingdom's UKK25 region, under the management of Dorset Council headquartered in Dorchester.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in providing e-tendering solutions, to grow by supporting public sector procurement processes. While the procurement was executed through a direct method without open competition, businesses in the software services sector can use such information to align their future offerings with public authority needs. Despite the direct nature of this procurement, SMEs in the tech industry might find insights into this type of engagement with sub-central government bodies like Dorset Council useful for targeting similar opportunities.

## Notice

ProContract is the e-tendering system used by the Council to manage advertised procurement processes, including publishing opportunities, issuing tender documents, and receiving supplier bids electronically. It helps ensure procurement activities are transparent and compliant with regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056138-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,765 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 11:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056138-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056138-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.proactis.com
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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