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Replatforming Hackney Council's Website

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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20 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has completed the procurement process for replatforming its website, hackney.gov.uk, to a more efficient Content Management System, LocalGov Drupal. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, classified as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, which was awarded through a direct procurement method, has an active status and covers a contract period from 19th December 2025 until 18th December 2027. The value of the award is £395,000, with the London-based supplier Big Blue Door taking on the project. This significant project highlights Hackney's commitment to enhancing digital services, with a particular focus on stability, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA), and flexibility.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. The project aligns well with businesses that have expertise in web platform replatforming, content management systems, and accessibility compliance—all critical for delivering projects within the public sector. The London Borough of Hackney's choice of a direct award indicates a targeted approach to collaborating with suppliers who have demonstrated capabilities and efficiency in delivering such services, therefore offering a robust growth avenue for small firms eager to establish themselves in the public sector ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Replatforming Hackney Council's Website

Notice Description

Agency support for replatforming the hackney.gov.uk corporate website onto a new, optimised Content Management System (LocalGov Drupal) to improve stability, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA), and flexibility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c7c6a9a-9e6b-42e3-a124-28631b978846
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5567283-8265-40fd-b892-80fcd02d1750
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
oliver.lamb@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083563000

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
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
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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