Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS176BJ
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Corporate services system
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DA from G Cloud 14 for Corporate Governance and Compliance System
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Implementation of a Corporate Governance and Compliance System (CGCS) to enable a streamlined, data-led approach to corporate services, that maximises efficiencies, supports achievement of our statutory duties, improves programme management and strengthens internal governance and controls.
The system will provide a unified platform for managing programmes, projects, audits, risks, health and safety, business continuity, and corporate performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Local Government Act, CIPFA guidance, Health and Safety Legislation and the Civil Contingencies Act.
This will be awarded via Direct Award via the G Cloud 14 CCS framework.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £183,000 / Highest offer: £339,600 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract was awarded via a Direct Award from the CCS G Cloud 14 framework.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is a 1 x 12 month extension available via the framework.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The client department presented a business case which highlighted POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE COMPANY LIMITED as the most suitable supplier for the service requirements. A compliant, direct award procedure was followed, using the CCS G Cloud 14 framework, which enabled the Council to award to POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE COMPANY LIMITED.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
POLARISOFT THE ANYWHERE COMPANY LIMITED
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05710565
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £183,000 / Highest offer: £339,600 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom