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WordPress Cloud Hosting - Digital Platform Review

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WordPress Cloud Hosting - Digital Platform Review" was conducted by North East Lincolnshire Council, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract, awarded through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework under Lot 1: Cloud Hosting, involves hosting, supporting, and maintaining the council's website. The tender process adopted a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, the contract commenced on 5th September 2025 and will run until 4th September 2028, with the option for a 12-month extension. The tender's value is £99,840, and the award was published on 20th October 2025.

This opportunity primarily benefits SMEs specialising in IT services, as the procurement process explicitly considers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suitable for the engagement. With a contract period spanning three years, this offers a stable and long-term opportunity for businesses with expertise in digital platform hosting and IT infrastructure support. The awarded supplier, Nublue Limited, a recognised SME, exemplifies how similar businesses can leverage such tenders for growth, expanding their service portfolio while establishing valuable relationships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

WordPress Cloud Hosting - Digital Platform Review

Notice Description

Hosting, support and maintenance for North East Lincolnshire Councils website. Awarded via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Lot 1: Cloud Hosting. There is an option to extend the contract by one additional period of 12 months (1 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa683c4-95e6-4781-a4ad-254449b91327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£99,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 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
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUBLUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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