Award

Provision of Corporate Web Access

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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AwardUpdate

10 Sep 2025 at 13:08

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of Cornwall Council, concerns the provision of a modern, cloud-based corporate web access solution. This project, titled "Provision of Corporate Web Access," is categorised under the web server software package industry and aims to replace the council's existing on-premises secure internet access platform. The procurement method used was "Other - Assisted Service Procurement," with the tender stage completed. The contract, valued at £300,000, covers a wide geographic scope within the UK and is due to start on 22nd July 2025, ending on 21st July 2030. The award was published on 21st August 2025, following active status starting from 24th July 2025. The procurement encompasses delivery to regions including London, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, among others.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in web server software development. The project offers a significant five-year engagement, allowing companies to showcase their expertise in transitioning high-security web services to cloud-based models. Large scale IT firms, particularly those excelling in innovative cloud solutions, would be well-suited to this opportunity. The awarded contract to Specialist Computer Centres PLC highlights the desirability for robust service delivery capabilities, marking a lucrative engagement for companies aiming to expand their strategic portfolio within public sector digital transformations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Corporate Web Access

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is seeking to replace its existing on-premises secure internet access platform with a modern, cloud-based solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba2fb38d-0795-48d4-979d-1ed4664b07f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c0ce03-e6ed-47c7-965d-341e3c90878e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Assisted Service Procurement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

48222000 - Web server software package

72212222 - Web server software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cornwall Council : Cornwall Council
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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