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Call Off Contract for an Email Communications Platform

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Jun 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has successfully completed the award stage of their public procurement process for a Call Off Contract for an Email Communications Platform. This procurement, valued at £75,650, is part of the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement and falls under the Communication Software Package category. The contract, awarded to Forfront Ltd, will be implemented in the West Midlands, England, and is set to commence on 16th June 2025, lasting until 15th June 2028. The procurement method used is a selective, call-off from a framework agreement, tailored to address Staffordshire County Council's need for an effective digital communication solution via email.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in communication software and digital platform solutions. Companies operating within the services industry, especially those with expertise in email communications, can gain strategic insights and market entry through such contracts. The structured engagement through a recognised framework, like the G-Cloud 14, further ensures that businesses have a streamlined process to showcase their capabilities and secure valuable government contracts, enhancing their reputation and expanding their portfolio in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Call Off Contract for an Email Communications Platform

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) requires a digital communications platform to deliver communications via email, such as newsletters, to staff and stakeholders. This call off is from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a73f1ba2-a529-40c4-a8af-5529e92fba49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caea4170-d511-4e4e-b69d-4e9e9b9da640
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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