---
title: "Artifax Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d83f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d83f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
---

# Artifax Subscription

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d83f

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council has completed a procurement process titled "Artifax Subscription," aimed at IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The council, classified as a public authority and sub-central government entity, is located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This process was initiated as a direct procurement below the threshold without competition and is currently at the Award stage, which was active on 31st July 2026. The awarded contract, set to begin on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2028, involves the supplier Artifax Software Limited, based in London, and encompasses a gross value of £17,453.70.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for IT service providers that specialise in comprehensive software solutions and support systems, accommodating unlimited users and services. Businesses in software development and IT consulting sectors will find this contract beneficial, as it involves providing technical and end-user support for West Suffolk Council's operations. The requirement for sustained engagement through community forums and regular updates makes it particularly suitable for SMEs that have innovative solutions and the capability to enhance public sector digital infrastructure.

## Notice

This supersedes an existing subscription agreement in place between West Suffolk Council and Artifax Software Limited. The subscription includes technical and end-user information, support services, access to Artifax's community forums, and regular updates and enhancements. The subscription allows for unlimited users, room and resource bookings, sales process and finances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072457-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,544 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 07:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072457-2026
- 31 Jul 2026 at 07:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072456-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072457-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072456-2026
  31st July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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