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W5073 - Holiday Activity and Food Bright Bookings Portal

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "W5073 - Holiday Activity and Food Bright Bookings Portal," focusing on the software package and information systems industry. The procurement, designated as a “selective” process, operated under a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £49,500, involves the development of an online portal to streamline the management of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme, which is a seasonal initiative occurring during Easter, Summer, and Christmas periods. The procurement reached the award stage, with Sentinel Partners Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Birmingham, being chosen as the supplier. The contract runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with all activities administered from Walsall, England.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for growth within the technology sector, particularly for SMEs engaged in software development and information systems. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance the functionality of the HAF programme portal would find this contract appealing, particularly those with experience working within public sector frameworks. The contract aligns with SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public service technology solutions, leveraging their expertise to deliver value and efficiency to local government operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W5073 - Holiday Activity and Food Bright Bookings Portal

Notice Description

An online portal to manage the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme that operates every Easter, Summer and Christmas for children eligible for Free School Meals,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caae73df-deda-445c-b161-01312094cf67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191a48bf-5aa7-4fa4-98c5-902780382dab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENTINEL PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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