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GB-Colchester: 0441 - Website Replacement

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has completed the procurement process under the title "GB-Colchester: 0441 - Website Replacement." This tender, classified under the industry category of world wide web site operation host services, is situated in the East of England, UK. The procurement method was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services framework, GCloud-14 RM1557.14 Lot 1, Cloud Hosting Services. Significant dates for the contract include the start date of 11th August 2025 and an end date of 10th August 2027, with a potential one-year extension option. The contract, valued at £180,540, was awarded to Code Enigma Ltd, as published on 14th August 2025.

This award presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud hosting and web services, particularly those capable of managing Amazon Web Services environments. Although Code Enigma Ltd was the successful supplier, similar enterprises, especially those with a focus on providing comprehensive developer support and cloud hosting services, could find similar opportunities in future tenders. Organisations attuned to public sector requirements and those familiar with the framework used can leverage such contracts to establish long-term partnerships with municipal authorities like Colchester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0441 - Website Replacement

Notice Description

Colchester City Council is looking to commission a contractor to provide a fully managed and supported Amazon Web Services hosting environment, including developer support for a period of two years, for the period 11/08/25 to 10/08/27 (with the option of a one-year optional extension). The council will be appointing the contractor via the Crown Commercial Services framework, GCloud-14 RM1557.14 Lots 1-3 (Lot 1), Cloud Hosting Services. Additional information: This opportunity has been awarded via the Crown Commercial Services framework, GCloud-14 RM1557.14 Lots 1-3 (Lot 1), Cloud Hosting Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43703cc0-764e-4606-b7ab-4dfd6ae318a8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,540 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CODE ENIGMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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