Award

Online engagement portal

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council, based in Birkenhead, England, has completed the procurement process for an online engagement portal under the industry category of IT services, which includes consulting and software development. The tender process was conducted through an award via Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework. The procurement stage was the award, with the contract being active as of 12th October 2025 and set to conclude on 11th October 2028. The contract, valued at £57,100, was awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Ltd, a large-scale supplier. This contract is earmarked for delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, or internet services. While the tender has been awarded, companies in similar fields can find inspiration to pursue future contracts, especially those publicised via frameworks like G-Cloud. Companies that can deliver innovative digital solutions, particularly larger-scale enterprises familiar with government frameworks, are well-suited for such engagements. This contract highlights the potential growth within public sector projects targeting digital transformation and online engagement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Online engagement portal

Notice Description

Online engagement portal Additional information: award via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 RM1557.14 (has 12 months extension)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b010d58-85bd-42d3-b7df-bf6083adeee3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0fa288-21c4-420c-b123-25dc76acb800
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcorporate@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516062000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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