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Provision of Umbraco Support

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Umbraco Support" has been completed, with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council as the buying organisation. The contract involves providing support services for the development and maintenance of the Barnsley Council website and falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement is classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The tender was conducted using a direct award method and had a value of £100,000. Key milestones included a tender period ending on 8th August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2025, continuing until 31st August 2028. The services will be delivered to multiple locations, with a primary focus on the UK and surrounding areas, catering to both the local and international scope.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and software development, particularly those with expertise in CMS platforms like Umbraco. Given its direct award nature, it may appeal primarily to businesses capable of delivering tailored and dedicated IT support solutions swiftly. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's initiative reflects their intent to enhance digital services, opening doors for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this particularly advantageous, considering the Council's alignment with SMEs in their suitability criteria. Brace Digital Limited was awarded the contract, suggesting that firms with robustness in handling large-scale IT projects would also be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Umbraco Support

Notice Description

Umbraco Support Services in relation to developing and supporting the Barnsley Council website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5abc650-8e74-4714-bb1b-47887018986f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRACE DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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