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WP4065 - The Provision of Smart Places Technology 'Internet of Things'

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "WP4065 - The Provision of Smart Places Technology 'Internet of Things'" involves Walsall Metro Borough Council as the buying organisation, and falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was recently completed, with the contract awarded to Makutu Dot IO Limited on 17th March 2025. The project will take place in Walsall, England, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. Notably, the contract is valued at £450,000, and the procurement was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises, though not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in smart technology solutions, particularly those focused on IoT implementations such as sensor integration and data analytics for purposes like footfall counting and assisted care/housing. Companies in the software development and information systems sectors can leverage their expertise to achieve innovative outcomes for the council. Small and medium-sized enterprises, with the agility to tailor solutions to local authority needs, are especially well-suited to compete and collaborate in this growing digital transformation space.

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Notice Title

WP4065 - The Provision of Smart Places Technology 'Internet of Things'

Notice Description

Smart Places Technology 'Internet of Things' corporately ranging from basic footfall counting to enhanced footfall demographics to assisted care/housing, including the use of sensors and use of other SMART technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a97beb9-3a14-4b6a-82e8-0495b8658e2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7287e8ac-b5ba-4745-9daf-964f1ba5de3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKUTU DOT IO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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