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CPU 7651 TRCH Website

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has concluded the procurement process for the development of a new website for the Royal Centre, referred to as the TRCH website project. Classified under IT services, the contract encompasses consulting, software development, web support, and aligns with CPV code 72000000. This open procedure was conducted below the threshold for such contracts, inviting competition specifically from SMEs, with contracts awarded to Culturesuite Limited. The project's procurement stage has reached completion, with the award dated 18th August 2025. Notably, the contract period commences on 1st September 2025 and extends through to 31st August 2030, with a total contract value of £63,000. The project highlights Nottingham as the primary locale for delivery.

This procurement exercise presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in website development and maintenance. The project fosters business growth by connecting qualified suppliers with public sector entities, and allowing them to showcase skills in web solutions and digital innovation. Nottingham City Council's choice of Culturesuite Limited reflects their inclination toward working with small to medium-sized enterprises based in the UK, potentially encouraging similar businesses to seek future opportunities with public sector procurement endeavours. Organised as an open procedure, the contract allowed for transparent competition, thus supporting regional SMEs in the IT industry to bolster their presence and expand operations through significant public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 7651 TRCH Website

Notice Description

New TRCH website www.trch.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24dc93bc-f78a-44f9-92db-e8b04dffff41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6432148b-a99b-412a-b4f0-da46e5988ad2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTURESUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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