Award

Corporate Website

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Lancaster City Council, involved the direct award of a contract for the design and implementation of a new corporate website. This process was classified under systems and technical consultancy services (CPV 72220000) and targeted small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The procurement activity, with an allocated value of £111,158, was completed with the contract being awarded on 6th January 2026. The contract period is set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The project will be based in England, specifically at Lancaster City Council's location, and is marked as complete under the 'Award' procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs that specialise in systems and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in developing corporate websites. With Lancaster City Council seeking a comprehensive redesign and implementation, businesses in web design and technical consultancy stand to benefit from engaging in similar projects by demonstrating previous success and capacity for delivering on such contracts. This opportunity also highlights the Council's preference for direct procurement methods, encouraging businesses with suitable capabilities to maintain a close watch on similar opportunities in the region.

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Notice Title

Corporate Website

Notice Description

Design and implementation of new corporate website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10fd4b76-ffbd-40b0-b142-b79c2a936bc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fc537e-f8b4-4334-9451-f7f318ea440d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,158 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,158 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Hill
Contact Email
mhill@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOSS INTERACTIVE LD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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