Award

BT137 - RM1557.13 - Corporate Website Hosting

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Nov 2024 at 14:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed the award phase for their procurement of corporate website hosting services, titled "BT137 - RM1557.13 - Corporate Website Hosting". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems" and also includes internet and intranet software development services. The contract, valued at £88,480, will start on 4th November 2024 and end on 31st January 2026. The selected supplier is Big Blue Door Limited, based in Slough. The procurement process was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a selective procurement method. The location for the primary service delivery is London, UK, with key procurement dates including the tender period ending on 14th October 2024 and the contract award on 15th October 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in website hosting and software development to engage with an established local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, as Westminster City Council has expressed a preference for engaging with SMEs to ensure value for money and quality service. The three-month transition period outlined in the contract allows new suppliers the necessary time to ensure a smooth transition, potentially fostering long-term relationships and paving the way for future contracts with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT137 - RM1557.13 - Corporate Website Hosting

Notice Description

The WCC corporate website was built and hosted in 2020 under a hosting contract. This is managed by the Digital & Innovation Customer Experience Team. To ensure value for money and service quality, the team wish to go out again for a full procurement to secure a new contract to transition before the end of January 2025. This will include at least a 3 month period to transition to a new supplier (should another be selected).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c858c407-fb2d-4461-ae8f-6aa596ed7a5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8d9d13-de53-45cb-a731-1c49c745d92d
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
The Buying Team
Contact Email
buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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