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Provision of Design and Build Services Local Gov Drupal - Sports Microsite

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Design and Build Services Local Gov Drupal - Sports Microsite." This contract falls under the services category, specifically dealing with content management software. The procurement was conducted through a direct tendering method. The award decision was published on 3rd March 2026, with the contract running from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2031. The contract was valued at £54,200 and was awarded to Big Blue Door Limited, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement aimed to develop a sports microsite within Leicester's LGD environment, focusing on enhancing content management capabilities.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in system and content management software development services. SMEs in the technology and content management sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their agility and innovative approaches in delivering complex digital solutions. The project represents a strategic opportunity to collaborate with a local government authority, thus potentially enhancing the contractor's portfolio and opening doors to future government projects. Such contracts provide a platform for establishing a reputable name in the public sector, ultimately facilitating business growth and increased market presence in the field of content management solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Design and Build Services Local Gov Drupal - Sports Microsite

Notice Description

LocalGov Drupal GDS content development services for Sports Microsite in Leicester's LGD Environment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d41b4d76-6ba0-4057-8bb5-91399f0476ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7caa535-593c-4c36-8b3f-fb3549e5de7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

48783000 - Content management software package

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

72212783 - Content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2031 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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