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Email Marketing Software

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for email marketing software as part of their public procurement process. Classed under the industry category of software package and information systems, this procurement involves the provision of software for staff and resident bulletins. The procurement stage has been completed, having followed a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £92,200, has been granted to Forfront Ltd, with the service delivery location specified as Southampton, postal code SO14 7LY. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering robust email marketing solutions. As the procurement favoured SMEs, similar small to medium-sized enterprises can find business growth opportunities in participating in such selective calls and framework agreements. Companies offering tailored and efficient solutions within the services category can leverage similar procurement processes to establish a foothold within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Email Marketing Software

Notice Description

Email marketing software for staff and resident bulletins.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fbc02e7-74c6-4bf5-9731-0807b91f1c72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5ce654-b51e-474f-b3eb-6c4a9b8c90f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£92,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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