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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "WP4198 Registration Services Booking System," which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The project, focused on creating a system for residents to book online appointments for various services, is located in Walsall, England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 31st March 2026, and the contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £8,000, awarded to Zipporah Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME).

This tender represents potential growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those experienced in government or municipal projects. The project leverages a tailored framework agreement, ensuring businesses engaging in similar bids have a fair chance of success with the right technological expertise and experience in meeting public sector requirements. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the UK public sector could benefit from such opportunities by leveraging their skills in developing user-centric booking systems and their ability to work within defined contractual frameworks.

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Notice Title

WP4198 Registration Services Booking System

Notice Description

A Registration Service Booking System that enables residents within the region to make online bookings for appointments to register births, deaths, notices of marriage, ceremonies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4488af83-d827-4d22-8867-7f71ec872179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f0510e-c480-4c44-8482-894bb00ef45a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£9,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZIPPORAH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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