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CST183 - Supply of an Email Alert & Newsletter Solution

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2025 at 07:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply of an email alert and newsletter solution to Granicus-Firmstep Limited. This procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' category and entails providing a comprehensive digital communication solution that includes email marketing, campaigns, internal communications, text, two-way text, alerts, RSS, and social media integration. The process followed a direct procurement method, specifically a direct award, without the involvement of an open tender. The contract will run from 5 September 2025 to 4 September 2028, with the transaction value amounting to £160,500. This award is situated within England, United Kingdom, and was finalised on 28 August 2025.

This opportunity, driven by Derbyshire County Council, could demonstrate growth potential for businesses specialising in digital communication technologies and services. While the procurement was directly awarded this time, companies with robust software packages focused on streamlining digital communication efforts across various platforms could seek similar opportunities in the future. Large-scale enterprises, similar to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, with capabilities in integrating diverse digital communication channels and supporting complex infrastructures, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

CST183 - Supply of an Email Alert & Newsletter Solution

Notice Description

A digital communications solution providing email marketing, campaigns, internal communications, text, two-way text, alerts, RSS and social media integration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23a4237a-e97a-4dd3-b94d-73ba2af261f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a4ef72-9596-47b5-b6e7-bc4a887a4e5d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£160,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2028 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.boam@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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